Behavior Analyst

Serving six counties in Northern Michigan, North Country Community Mental Health is a public behavioral health organization committed to improving the quality of life for people with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities in our communities.

JOB TITLE: Behavior Analyst
LOCATION: Petoskey, MI 49770
REPORTS TO: Director of Specialty Services
STATUS: Full-Time, Non-Union, Exempt
HYBRID ELIGIBLE: This is a Community-Based position
STARTING WAGE RANGE: $69,992 - $73,507 per year

Generous benefit package, including:

• No cost health, dental and vision insurance options
• 14.2% employer paid retirement plan contribution
• Vacation, sick and personal time
• Employer paid disability and life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement programs

QUALIFICATIONS: Education:
Requires a minimum of a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or related field from an accredited university. Must be fully licensed in the State of Michigan as a Behavior Analyst (LBA).

Experience:

Minimum of 2-4 years providing services to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and serious mental illness. Experience in the facilitation of behavioral assessments and the development of behavioral treatment plans.

Other:
Must be eligible as either a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) or Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP). Lived experiences with behavioral health are valued.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The Behavior Analyst (LBA) is a member of the Clinical Team and is responsible for evaluating behavioral needs through the facilitation of a behavioral assessment as well as developing and monitoring behavioral treatment plans with fade or titration plans.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Evaluates individual’s psychological and behavioral needs.
• Develops and monitors behavioral treatment programs for individuals.
• Participates in Plan of Service meetings as a member of the clinical team.
• Presents and participates in others’ behavior plan reviews for the Behavioral Treatment Committee.
• Responds to psychological concerns for individuals, for individual families, providers, case managers, team members and supervisors.
• May chair Individual Plan of Services meetings in the absence of the case manager.
• Advises supervisors, professional and/or paraprofessional staff in the implementation of approved behavioral programs.
• Promotes therapeutic environments and makes recommendations resulting in specific habilitative support plans.
• Provides community education to facilitate public awareness and acceptance of behavioral health issues as necessary.
• Learns new treatment and support methodologies in intellectual/developmental disabilities through self-study, research, in-services and conferences.
• Provides complete and timely documentation in the paper or electronic clinical record following MDHHS contract requirements, Agency policy and Medicaid Provider requirements.
• May participate in daytime and after-hours emergency coverage and services.
• Assists supervisors in conducting and planning in-service trainings, as required.
• Consults with agency psychiatrists as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to walk, bend, stand, sit, lift up to 25 pounds with or without assistance, stretch/reach, hear, see, hand/finger dexterity and drive a vehicle.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be current in all applicable trainings; provided by NCCMH.
• Must have own phone and internet for communication, reliable access to messages, and multi-factoring capabilities.
• Ability to visit consumers in their residence or workplace.
• Possess a valid Michigan’s driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.
• May participate in 24-hour emergency services through agency on-call system.
• May transport consumers in agency vehicles and provide own transportation for agency related duties.
• Assignments may reach 6 counties and may work irregular hours when necessary.
• Ability to work within guidelines of the code of conduct, regulatory compliance plan, and personnel policies.
• Supports a philosophy of service delivery that is recovery-based, person-centered and culturally competent.
• Adhere to applicable policies and procedures as required by the Department of Community Mental Health, the Mental Health Services Board, and other pertinent regulatory agencies.