APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS

Applied Behavior Analysis Position

Universal Health Services, Inc., one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues were $11.4 billion in 2019. In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 90,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 328 behavioral health facilities, 42 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

SandyPines Residential Treatment Center is a 149 bed residential psychiatric facility servicing children and adolescents ages 5 to 17. The facility is located in beautiful sub-tropical South Florida and is nestled beside Jonathan Dickinson State Park which creates a rustic, roomy outdoor atmosphere. SandyPines is at the county line of both Palm Beach and Martin Counties and is just minutes away from the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. We are pleased to announce the Applied Behavior Analysis position at Sandy Pines.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous paid time off
• Pet insurance

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website.

Qualifications

Applied Behavior Analysis- Position Summary:

The Applied behavior analysis provides Behavior Review, Comprehensive Behavioral Assessment and Individualized Behavior Plan for identified populations. This includes assessment, identification of target behaviors, hypothesis on function of target behaviors, data collection, creation of graphic display of data collection, narrative summarizing findings, design and oversight of implementation of behavior modification plan. Designs, coordinates and facilitates behavioral-based assessment and intervention for identified populations with the specific goals to include reduce/eliminate the possibility of injuries to residents and staff. Increase residents ability to self-manage by teaching and reinforcing their use of alternate, pro-social behavior. Increase staff understanding of the function of the residents maladaptive behaviors. Increase staff ability to prevent these behaviors and increase staff ability to teach and reinforce alternate, replacement behaviors. Oversight of implementation of behavior modification plan and development/implementation of unit-based level/point system.

Education/Training

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with a Masters degree or Board-Certified Associate Behavior Analyst (BCABA) with a Bachelors degree.

Knowledge and Skills

Excellent documentation skills. Knowledge of basic Microsoft office tools (Word, Excel) Extensive interpersonal skills. Ability to apply clinical knowledge to complete Behavioral Review. Comprehensive Behavioral Assessment and Individualized Behavior Plans for resident population. Ability to accurately apply clinical knowledge based on residents age, I.Q., diagnosis and history.

Physical Requirements

Continuous verbal and written communication, hearing ordinary conversation. Occasionally hearing high pitched or low-pitched sounds. Continuous firm/simple grasping and fine manipulating of both hands.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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