Behavior Data Specialist I (NBU Outpatient)-$2,500 Hiring Incentive - Kennedy Krieger Institute - Baltimore, Maryland, United States

1. Collect and record data based on observable patient behavior.
2. Assist primary therapist in maintaining up-to-date graphs, summarizing and calculating data. 
3. Actively participate in the implementation of baseline, treatment, parent training and generalization sessions.
4. Assist primary therapist in the preparation and clean-up of session-related activities (preparing patient, room, computers, recording equipment, etc.).
5. Assist with case-related duties such as protocol dissemination, protocol reviews, and staff/parent training.
6. Utilize safe and appropriate handling, management and guidance procedures when transporting or working with patients.
7. Provide direct patient care following the prescribed behavioral protocols.
8. Assume primary therapist responsibilities in the temporary absence of the primary therapist.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education or allied discipline is required.
• Special exception to this requirement may be given under narrow circumstances in which a candidate has very specific and significant training, experience and knowledge of applied behavioral analysis and implementing behavioral protocols with pediatric patients.

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience in the implementation of behavioral assessment/treatment programs with the developmentally disabled population is highly preferred.

Kennedy Krieger Institute offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, tuition reimbursement, free parking and childcare subsidies!  In addition, we offer rich professional development opportunities.  

We require full COVID vaccination or documentation of medical and/or religious exemption(s) approval for this job as we are a healthcare institution committed to putting health and safety first for our patients, students, employees, and the communities we serve.

EOE/M/F/D/V