Behavioral Analyst​/UKHC

Overview

The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) functions as a specialized behavioral health clinician within the inpatient setting of a children’s hospital, supporting compliance with Joint Commission standards related to individualized assessment, evidence-based treatment planning, staff competence, patient safety, and performance improvement.

• Conduct comprehensive functional behavior assessments and develop, implement, and monitor individualized behavior intervention plans that emphasize trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and least-restrictive practices for pediatric patients with complex behavioral, developmental, and psychiatric needs.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary inpatient care team to integrate behavioral interventions into the overall plan of care to reduce behavioral escalation and the use of restraint and seclusion.
• Provide training and supervision of BCBA trainees in accordance with BACB requirements and Joint Commission expectations for staff qualification and ongoing education.
• Educate and consult with inpatient staff, medical providers, and parents or caregivers to support consistent and safe care delivery.
• Participate in quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives through data collection and outcome monitoring to improve patient and staff safety, mitigate risk, and enhance inpatient pediatric services.
• Join a collaborative hospital community focused on patient safety and teamwork; operate within a culture of psychological safety and patient-centered care.

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification/license required.
• Minimum of one year of experience required.
• Current BCBA license/credential.
• Possible supervisory responsibilities:
  No.

• Education:
  
  Masters in Psychology, Social Work or Applied Behavior Analysis (required).
• Preferred Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  Masters Degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Social Work, Education and Current Board Certification as a Behavioral Analyst.

• Job Title:
  
  Behavioral Analyst/UKHC
• Requisition Number: RE53203
• Department: MG34M:
  
  PEDS-PSYCHOLOGY
• Location:
  
  Lexington, KY
• Grade Level: 10
• Salary Range: $48,/year
• Type:
  Staff
• Position Status:
  Full-Time
• Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm, occasional evenings or weekends
• Final date to receive applications: 02/15/2026

Our University Community:
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. The University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus and is committed to nondiscrimination and equal opportunities. A candidate may be required to pass pre-employment screenings including background check and/or drug screen.