Behavior Analyst 2

Job Description

Behavior Analyst 2

$77,143.55 - $113,263.75

Ann Klein Forensic Center, located in West Trenton, NJ, invites you to join our team of professionals who are making a difference in the health and welfare of New Jersey citizens. Our inpatient facility provides quality comprehensive mental health services for individuals who require a secured psychiatric setting.

DEFINITION : Under the general supervision of a Clinical Psychologist or other higher level supervisor in a State institution, community mental health center, or other setting in a State department, is responsible for basic or descriptive behavioral assessments and systemic or analog functional analysis, and for the development, implementation and monitoring of interventions involving basic, as well as, advanced behavior analytic concepts and methods; Supervises Behavior Analyst 1's and other behavior support staff; does other related work as required.

NOTE : The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

NOTE : Basic or descriptive behavioral assessments are defined as those which examine relationships between environmental antecedents, consequences and the frequency of the problem behavior through naturalistic observations and interviews, with no manipulation of variables. Incumbents record reviews to draw conclusions and develop behavior intervention plans.

NOTE : Systemic or functional analog functional analysis is defined as the examination of relationships between environmental antecedents, consequences, and frequency of the problem behavior through controlled manipulation of specific environmental variables. Incumbents apply experimental design procedures of functional analysis.

EXPERIENCE : One (1) year of post Associate Behavior Analyst certification experience.

LICENSE : Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

As a NJ State Department, NJDOH offers a comprehensive benefits package including :

• Pension
• Deferred Compensation
• Health (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA / HSA)
• 13 paid holidays
• Benefit Leave (12 vacation days, 15 sick days and 3 administrative leave days)
• Telework
• Alternate Work Week Program
• Pursuant to Department's policy, procedures, and / or guidelines.
• All Direct Patient Care and Operational Positions in the Psychiatric Hospitals are not Eligible to participate in the Telework Program.
• Programs that have 24 / 7 and direct care of clients will be excluded from the Alternate Work Week Program.

IMPORTANT NOTES

State as a Model Employer of People with Disabilities (SAME) SAME APPLICANTS : The SAME program applies to unclassified and non competitive titles only. If you are applying under the NJ "SAME" program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program visit their Website at : , email : CSC-SAME@csc.nj.gov, or call CSC at 609) 292-4144, option 3.

PHEL Candidates : If you are a candidate for a position in our Public Health and Environmental Laboratories, you may be subject to pre- and / or post-employment alcohol and drug testing.

Direct Client Care : If you are a candidate for a position that involves direct client care in one of the State facilities / programs, you may be subject to pre-and / or post- employment drug testing / screening. The cost of any pre-employment testing will be at the candidate's expense. Candidates with a positive drug test result, or those who refuse to be tested and / or cooperate with the testing requirement, will not be hired.

REQUIREMENTS :

CERTIFICATION : Applicants must possess a certificate as a Certified Behavior Analyst by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc

New Jersey First Act : In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52 : 14-7, the "New Jersey First Act", all employees must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under the law. If you do not live in New Jersey, you have one year after you begin employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey.

Resume Note : Applicants who possess foreign degrees (degrees earned outside of the U.S.) are required to provide an evaluation indicating the U.S. equivalency prior to the closing date. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility.

Authorization to Work : Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the Unite States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Regulations. The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for citizenships to the United States.

Note : Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting.

The New Jersey Department of Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.