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Job Description
Licensed Behavior Analyst
Job Location:
Hearnes Forensic Center
Fulton State Hospital
600 East 5 th Street
Fulton, MO 65251
Why you’ll love this position:
Fulton State Hospital has opened an innovative new program designed specifically for clients diagnosed with both developmental disabilities and mental illness within the minimum-security Hearnes Forensic Center. This program offers acute psychiatric and behavioral stabilization in an inpatient mental health setting. Given the short length of stay expected for clients in the program, the work environment will be immersive and fast-paced.
Fulton State Hospital is a trauma-informed community of skilled people partnering with individuals challenged by mental illness to inspire healing and recovery and has become known for using evidence-based treatment and innovative practices. This is a full-time, benefit eligible position. Scheduling is flexible to fit the program and applicant’s needs. Benefits include:
Your Benefits Package (paid for by your employer at no cost to you or cost is shared)
- Pension/Survivor Benefits
- Basic Life Insurance (term)
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Education Assistance (where available)
- Paid Holidays (13)
- Annual Leave & Sick Leave (starting at 10 hours per month of each)
- Workers’ Compensation
- Unemployment Compensation
- Strive Employee Life & Family (SELF) program
- Medical Insurance
- Social Security Retirement
- Medicare
Optional Benefits (you pay premiums)
- Optional Life Insurance (term)
- Universal Life Insurance
- Optional Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
Optional Tax-Saving Benefits (you contribute money toward tax and retirement savings)
- Cafeteria Plan
- Deferred Compensation (MO Deferred Comp)
- Health Savings Account (for those who are eligible)
Additional Perks
- Distributed work
- Flexible scheduling
- Possible assistance with relocation expenses
- Student Loan Repayment
- Paid conferences and opportunities for CEUs
- Opportunities for research
- Supervision for licensure if needed
Fulton State Hospital is looking for a Licensed Behavior Analyst with training and experience working with individuals dually diagnosed with developmental disabilities and mental illness. The Licensed Behavior Analyst will function as an active member of an interdisciplinary treatment team. They will observe client behavior to complete initial behavioral assessments and determine any additional data needs. They will then design and implement behavior support plans to enhance adaptive behaviors, diminish challenging behaviors, and assist with transition to less restrictive settings. Subsequent observations will determine progress toward goals and help modify behavior support plans accordingly. The Licensed Behavior Analyst will participate in treatment team meetings to develop, review, and update treatment plans.
Minimum Qualifications:- Possession of a current license to practice as a Behavior Analyst in the State of Missouri. *Supervision for licensure can be provided if needed.
Preferred Qualifications:- Training and/or experience assessing and/or treating individuals dually diagnosed with developmental disabilities and serious mental illness.
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
Brandy Baczwaski, PhD
Hearnes Program Director
(573)-592-2229
Brandy.Baczwaski@dmh.mo.gov -
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