The Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital, part of the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH), is seeking a dynamic Behavior Analyst to play an essential role in the holistic treatment of individuals served. You will utilize your expertise to conduct thorough functional behavior assessments (FBA) and translate findings into actionable strategies that enhance behavioral interventions. Your responsibilities extend beyond analysis to the development, implementation, and monitoring of evidence-based behavioral treatments, integrating seamlessly with psychopharmacological and occupational therapies. Amidst challenging situations, you will provide crucial support and direction, fostering a culture of positive behavioral support (PBS) rooted in Applied Behavioral Analysis principles.
Your impact will be felt across multidisciplinary teams, where your ability to establish rapport and provide hands-on guidance will shape the delivery of person-centered treatments. From clinical evaluations to collaboration in medication review processes, you will synthesize data from various disciplines to inform comprehensive treatment plans. Your dedication to honoring regulatory standards, alongside your commitment to ongoing refinement of best practices, will ensure the highest quality of care for clients and their families. Join us in transforming lives through evidence-based, compassionate intervention at the forefront of behavioral healthcare.
Please Note: This is a first shift position, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with Saturday Sunday as the days off. This is a sick leave position, the duration of this position will cease when this position is no longer required.
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):
Provide clinical evaluations (such as indirect/direct FBA, systematic preference assessment, etc.) and systemic assessment of treatment integrity in the context of available resources in service of developing evidence-based treatment recommendations (such as data collection, behavior support plan, PICA management plan, etc.) for clients at WRCH.Establish rapport with clients and staff directly by modeling and teaching functionally-informed replacement behaviors and/or self-regulation skills in a manner accessible to all those involved.Synthesize treatment effectiveness across behavioral, nursing, OT, and PT disciplines to inform psychopharmacological intervention through the Medication Review Committee (MRC) process (such as developing and disseminating the MRC schedule, reviewing, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting clinical data, and disseminating completed MRC report).Participate in the disciplinary review of clinical recommendations and behavioral treatment to establish and refine best practices for both WRCH Psychology Department and Regional Peer Review.Work collaboratively with multiple interdisciplinary teams that include families/guardians.Required Qualifications:
Familiarity with applied behavior analytic research.Ability to oversee a difficult caseload of complex individuals.Preferred Qualifications:
Proficiency with MS Office including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.About Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital:
The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH) opened October 2012. The 320‐bed recovery center and hospital serves 260 adults and 60 adolescents through an innovative design and provides a state‐of‐the‐art environment for patients and staff.For many years to come, WRCH will serve to instill hope and forward the promise of recovery from mental illness and a life of independence and self-determination for all those who pass through.
Learn more about WRCH:https://www.mass.gov/locations/worcester-recovery-center-and-hospital-wrch
DMH Mission Statement:
The Department of Mental Health assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights, and supports mental health training and research.
Learn more about our important work:www.mass.gov/dmh
Pre-Offer Process:
A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visithttp://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori
Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines
Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website
If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete theReasonable Accommodation Online Request Form.
For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Employment Staffing at 1 (800) 510-4122, Option 4.
The Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital, part of the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH), is seeking a dynamic Behavior Analyst to play an essential role in the holistic treatment of individuals served. You will utilize your expertise to conduct thorough functional behavior assessments (FBA) and translate findings into actionable strategies that enhance behavioral interventions. Your responsibilities extend beyond analysis to the development, implementation, and monitoring of evidence-based behavioral treatments, integrating seamlessly with psychopharmacological and occupational therapies. Amidst challenging situations, you will provide crucial support and direction, fostering a culture of positive behavioral support (PBS) rooted in Applied Behavioral Analysis principles.
Your impact will be felt across multidisciplinary teams, where your ability to establish rapport and provide hands-on guidance will shape the delivery of person-centered treatments. From clinical evaluations to collaboration in medication review processes, you will synthesize data from various disciplines to inform comprehensive treatment plans. Your dedication to honoring regulatory standards, alongside your commitment to ongoing refinement of best practices, will ensure the highest quality of care for clients and their families. Join us in transforming lives through evidence-based, compassionate intervention at the forefront of behavioral healthcare.
Please Note: This is a first shift position, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with Saturday Sunday as the days off. This is a sick leave position, the duration of this position will cease when this position is no longer required.
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):
Provide clinical evaluations (such as indirect/direct FBA, systematic preference assessment, etc.) and systemic assessment of treatment integrity in the context of available resources in service of developing evidence-based treatment recommendations (such as data collection, behavior support plan, PICA management plan, etc.) for clients at WRCH.Establish rapport with clients and staff directly by modeling and teaching functionally-informed replacement behaviors and/or self-regulation skills in a manner accessible to all those involved.Synthesize treatment effectiveness across behavioral, nursing, OT, and PT disciplines to inform psychopharmacological intervention through the Medication Review Committee (MRC) process (such as developing and disseminating the MRC schedule, reviewing, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting clinical data, and disseminating completed MRC report).Participate in the disciplinary review of clinical recommendations and behavioral treatment to establish and refine best practices for both WRCH Psychology Department and Regional Peer Review.Work collaboratively with multiple interdisciplinary teams that include families/guardians.Required Qualifications:
Familiarity with applied behavior analytic research.Ability to oversee a difficult caseload of complex individuals.Preferred Qualifications:
Proficiency with MS Office including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency.About Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital:
The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH) opened October 2012. The 320‐bed recovery center and hospital serves 260 adults and 60 adolescents through an innovative design and provides a state‐of‐the‐art environment for patients and staff.For many years to come, WRCH will serve to instill hope and forward the promise of recovery from mental illness and a life of independence and self-determination for all those who pass through.
Learn more about WRCH:https://www.mass.gov/locations/worcester-recovery-center-and-hospital-wrch
DMH Mission Statement:
The Department of Mental Health assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights, and supports mental health training and research.
Learn more about our important work:www.mass.gov/dmh
Pre-Offer Process:
A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visithttp://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori
Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines
Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website
If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete theReasonable Accommodation Online Request Form.
For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Employment Staffing at 1 (800) 510-4122, Option 4.
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Minimum Entrance Requirements:
Applicants must have at least (A) a Master's degree in psychology or related field and at least two years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional experience in the application of psychological principles and techniques in a recognized agency providing psychological services or treatment, after the acquisition of the Master's degree, or (B) A Doctorate in Psychology.
Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
Want the specifics?Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards
Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Minimum Entrance Requirements:
Applicants must have at least (A) a Master's degree in psychology or related field and at least two years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional experience in the application of psychological principles and techniques in a recognized agency providing psychological services or treatment, after the acquisition of the Master's degree, or (B) A Doctorate in Psychology.
Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
Want the specifics?Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards
Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.