Behavior Analyst job description

Job brief

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and professional Behaviour Analyst to join our team! The ideal candidate will have a strong background in assessing and monitoring the behavior of people who have mental, social, or behavioral difficulties. The focus of the role is to monitor, assess, review, and implement effective therapeutic treatment for people suffering from behavioral disorders to help improve their quality of life!

Responsibilities

• Conduct observation and assessments of patients’ behavior in various situations and make notes and reports on the outcomes of those observations.
• Consult with and listen to patients and the issues they are facing.
• Work alongside patients to develop a realistic and achievable care plan for them to undertake.
• Manage and conduct therapy sessions to address behavioral issues.
• Keep notes on progress and update care plans to reflect improvements or changes.
• Ensure patients' files are kept up to date, and goals and milestones are adjusted accordingly.
• Make referrals to other healthcare service providers when needed.
• Work in line with patient confidentiality guidelines at all times.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in psychotherapy or a related field
• Certification as a behavioral analyst or relevant certification
• Registered/licenses where you reside to practice in this field
• Confident in providing therapy to people of all ages
• Minimum of 2 years previous experience as an ABA, behavioral analyst, or similar role
• Able to create and execute care plans
• Excellent observation and monitoring skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good communication skills with excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong knowledge of patient confidentiality guidelines