Job Posting Number

Behavioral Analyst – Southeast MO Residential Services (SEMORS) – Poplar Bluff Site

Apply by: Open at https://mocareers.mo.gov/hiretrue/ce3/job-board/5effe9b2-4b89-494b-ac76-c45e25190768?division=Department%20of%20Mental%20Health

Salary: $86,416.50

Job Location: This full time position will be domiciled at 2351 Kanell Blvd, Poplar Bluff, MO. 63901. Regular work schedule will be Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with Saturday and Sunday off. Travel to both facilities (Poplar Bluff & Sikeston) is required, with some remote work opportunities.

Why you’ll love this position:

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. If you enjoy caring for others and want to make a difference then by joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.

The State of Missouri offers a great benefit package: https://oa.mo.gov/personnel/state-employees/employee-benefits

What you’ll do:

• Designs and implements behavior support plans for persons with developmental disabilities to enhance adaptive behaviors and diminish challenging behaviors resulting in significant harm to self, others, or property in a residential or community based setting.
• Participates in person centered plan and/or treatment team meetings to develop, review and update individual plans.
• Observes consumer behavior and completes initial behavioral assessments; determines consumer progress towards goals and modifies behavior support plans accordingly.
• Develops and implements training program for staff, other care providers, and family members in the implementation of behavior support plans and intervention tactics and techniques.
• Determine data needs; develops behavior checklists and other reporting mechanisms for staff use in recoding and reporting consumer behavior

All you need for success as a Licensed Behavioral Analyst:

• Ability to work with minimal supervision, get along well with consumers, family members, co-workers, administration and able understand/follow instructions.
• Possession of a current license to practice as a Behavior Analyst in Missouri.
• Board Certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BCBA)
• Please note that documentation that supports your eligibility (i.e. transcripts, employment records, etc.) may be required at any time during the application and hiring process. If you do not possess the minimum qualifications, please consider one of many other employment opportunities with the State of Missouri.

If you have questions about this position please contact:

Human Resources: (573) 840-9314 - Jessica.Langley@dmh.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.