Behaviorist, Early Intervention - Per Diem

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

As part of an interdisciplinary team, this position is responsible for providing evaluations, assessments and/or intervention using a behavioral approach (Applied Behavior Analysis) for children under the age of three and their families within the Early Intervention Program. Services are provided within the natural environment to enhance functional behavior in the home and community settings.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Behaviorist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Provides Developmental Intervention to children and their families. Designs and implements behavioral programs to improve the quality of life of children and families. Coordinates with team members and caregivers for IFSP review meetings. Trains families in implementing behavioral home programs and collecting data when appropriate. Utilizes ongoing reassessment to modify outcomes/strategies and behavior programs. Demonstrates knowledge of community resources.
• Provides comprehensive Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) of patients. Conducts evaluations and assessments according to current NJEIS regulations and department policies and procedures. Gathers information and uses appropriate assessment tools and strategies. Demonstrates appropriate observation skills. Interprets results and observations accurately. Assists family in developing appropriate measureable outcomes based on evaluation findings. Writes reports that present finding which have been accurately analyzed and interpreted and written in family-friendly language. Participates in team meetings and conducts periodic assessments to identify child and family needs and to measure progress.
• Completes and submits Service Encounter Verification logs according to department policies and procedures. Completes daily routine note and submits monthly to family and medical record. Completes administrative forms as required. Follows department guidelines for productivity.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Degree in Special Education, Autism, Psychology or related area.
• Minimum of two years clinical experience in Early Intervention including autism spectrum disorder, behavior and Applied Behavior Analysis practices.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• As indicated by the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services Practitioner Requirements for enrollment in Early Intervention.

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Starting Minimum Rate

Minimum rate of $38.27 Hourly

Job Posting Disclosure

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.