BCBA, Peace Hospital, Psych, 8a-4:30

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

We are Hiring Board Certified Behavior Analysts at Peace Hospital! Location: 2020 Newburg Road Louisville, KY 40205Shift: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, FulltimeAbout UsPeace Hospital, part of UofL Health, is a private, non-profit behavioral health hospital. One of the largest behavioral health facilities in the nation, Peace Hospital is known for providing care for children, adolescents, adults and senior adults, age 55 and older.

Our Kosair for Kids Children’s Peace Center is the largest and most comprehensive private provider of youth inpatient behavioral health services in the country treating children and adolescents with behavioral health and co-occurring disorders. We have a partial hospitalization program for school-aged children and an inpatient specialty program for children and adolescents who have complex treatment needs, such as intellectual or developmental disabilities accompanied by acute behavioral and psychiatric symptoms.

UofL Health is home to over 14,000 team members, 1000+ providers, 200+ practice locations, 9 hospitals, and 4 medical centers. Our MissionAs an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care. The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) provides behavioral services to patients admitted to our inpatient Innovations Program which serves children and adolescents with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) including Autism, Traumatic Brain Injury, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and other diagnoses.

Completes functional assessment of behaviors in patients; collects, records, and summarizes data on observable patient behaviorDevelops and implements individualized function-based behavior plans based on results of functional assessment, models the implementation of plan and trains team members, as needed; reviews patient progress and modifies interventions based on dataDevelops, refines, provides leadership for and trains general program protocols (e.g., level system, data collection, unit schedule, reinforcement procedures, crisis intervention)Provides training to direct care staff, Registered Nurses, family members and other caregivers involved in the patient’s treatmentProvides direct behavior therapy and active treatment programming on an individual and/or group basis including proactive strategies and crisis intervention and models programming for all team membersCollaborates with treatment team including patient, parents, caregivers, guardians, outside professionals, MDs, RNs, therapists and co-workersAssists with maintaining a structured milieu and general programming on the unitEffectively communicates with parents, caregivers, guardians, outside agencies and other treatment providers regarding patient progressParticipates in special projects and appointments to hospital committees as appropriateOther Functions:Ensures that information is documented in medical records, as needed and requiredMaintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conductComplies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all timesPerforms other duties as assignedAdditional

Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, education or psychology (required)

Minimum five (5) years of experience in human services (preferred)

Current license as a Behavior Analyst in Kentucky or obtained within four (4) months of hire (required)Certification:Board Certification Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) (required)Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)Job Competency:Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role:Able to complete Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training and perform CPI techniquesStrong knowledge of and demonstrated skill in providing direct individual or group therapeutic services with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesAble to critically think through complex patient situations and use evidence-based practiceWorks collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supports efforts of all team membersLanguage Ability: Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formatsReasoning Ability: Ability to break down problems or tasks; using prior knowledge and experience to identify causes and consequences of eventsComputer

Must be able to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)Additional

Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all timesMaintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all timesAdheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelinesWorks collaboratively and supports efforts of team membersDemonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community