Cost Center

118 NDD

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Work Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Shift & Status

Who Are We?

We at Pine Rest believe in the power of healing and that everyone in our community has the right to expert care for mental health and substance use disorders. We are much more than just the third largest non-profit behavioral health system in the country, our 220-acre main campus, and our network of clinical sites across Michigan. We are a tight-knit community of healers who witness the impact of our life-changing work each day.

Each day, we are closing the gaps in access to care. We are innovating through leading-edge research, testing, programs, and treatment modalities that others replicate across the country. Our services include a state-of-the-art psychiatric urgent care center and a soon-to-be-built pediatric behavioral health center, outpatient, inpatient, partial hospitalization (day programs), assessment and testing, residential, addiction treatment and specialty services such as crisis response, employee assistance programs, forensic psychiatry and psychology, and neuromodulation. On-the-job educational programs for nurses, psychologists, advanced practice providers, psychiatrists, and chaplains are equipping the next generation of care providers.

We are passionate about serving and are honored to be a part of this incredible work.

What Will you Do?

As a Lead Board Certified Behavior Analyst at Pine Rest, you’ll be part of tight-knit team that believes in the healing power of your expertise and compassion. You’ll be responsible for overseeing overseeing clinical programming for Pine Rest’s Neurodevelopmental Disorders Unit. The Neurodevelopmental Disorders Unit services children with neurodevelopmental disorders who require intensive, acute, inpatient psychiatric care. This role will include responsibilities such as creating and training psychiatric technicians, nurses, and other unit staff to implement behavior support plans (BSPs), coordinating with and providing support to caregivers, and working with the Pediatric Center for Behavioral Health (PCBH) leadership to develop and grow behavioral processes and procedures.

Our Clinical Services Managers are driven to make an impact in the lives of those we serve and are motivated by the healing they witness first-hand each day. They are dedicated to excellent customer service, enthusiastic about the care we offer, and foster a sense of belonging and empowerment in a diverse workplace.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the rest of the clinical team to determine patient eligibility and conduct pre-admission family interviews
Conduct functional analyses (e.g., IBA, Open-Ended Functional Assessment Interview, PFA) and develop behavior support plans
Train staff on unit policies, procedures, and behavior analytic foundations in collaboration with rest of the clinical team
Check in face-to-face with each patient, address barriers, respond to staff questions, and triage daily issues
Review patient data and clinical notes to identify trends, patterns, and areas needing intervention
Observe the milieu across shifts to monitor patient-staff interactions, identify training needs, and provide real-time feedback
Conduct 1:1 patient observations to assess programming, make modifications, and coach staff on implementation
Ensure effective reinforcement strategies are in place to maintain motivation and engagement
Complete assessments, program development, behavior plan updates, and create visual or communication supports as needed
Prepare for and attend treatment and behavior team meetings
Provide targeted oversight for patients showing stalled progress or increased behavioral concerns
Support staff during challenging behaviors and adjust programming in real time when necessary
Conduct weekly family guidance sessions to teach treatment strategies that support generalization and caregiver confidence post-discharge
Adhere to ethical standards outlined in the BCBA Code of Ethics, stay current with research and best practices in applied behavior analysis, and seek out professional development on topics such as behavior management, progress monitoring, data collection, social skills, and other targeted areas

What Does the Role Require?

Education/Experience:

Master’s degree required in behavior analysis or related field, such as psychology or education
Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification required (must provide credentialing information)
Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) through the state of Michigan required (must provide proof of licensure)
At least two years of supervisory or management experience required
Experience working with individuals diagnosed with NDD (Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Delays, etc.) required
Minimum of four to five years of applied, clinical experience as a BCBA across multiple treatment environments (e.g. ABA clinic, school, mental health facility, in-home) preferred
Experience working as a part of a multidisciplinary team preferred
Experience in Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) preferred

Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision & life insurance plans
403(b) retirement match contribution by Pine Rest
Generous PTO for full and part time employees
Tuition assistance & loan forgiveness
Employee Assistance Program offering many free and discounted services for therapy, legal, accounting, gym membership, etc.
Partnership with Davenport University provides generous discount on tuition for employees and family members.

Notice:

Pine Rest provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All new employees are subject to a criminal background check and education verification which may include sending a copy of your high school diploma, GED, or college transcripts.

NOTICE: Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment is also part of our background process.