Behavioral Analyst/UKHC

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Job Title Behavioral Analyst/UKHC Requisition Number RE53203 Working Title Department Name MG34M:PEDS-PSYCHOLOGY Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 10 Salary Range $48,360-81,328/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education Masters in Psychology, Social Work or Applied Behavior Analysis. Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience 3 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) License Physical Requirements Sitting for extended periods in direct patient care as well as at a computer workstation. May lift items up to 25 lbs on occasion. Shift Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm, occasional evenings or weekends Job Summary The Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) functions as a specialized behavioral health clinician within the inpatient setting of a children’s hospital, supporting compliance with Joint Commission standards related to individualized assessment, evidence-based treatment planning, staff competence, patient safety, and performance improvement.

The BCBA conducts comprehensive functional behavior assessments and develops, implements, and monitors individualized behavior intervention plans that emphasize trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and least-restrictive practices for pediatric patients with complex behavioral, developmental, and psychiatric needs. In collaboration with the multidisciplinary inpatient care team, the BCBA integrates behavioral interventions into the overall plan of care to reduce behavioral escalation and the use of restraint and seclusion.

This role includes training and supervision of BCBA trainees in accordance with BACB requirements and Joint Commission expectations for staff qualification and ongoing education, as well as providing education and consultation to inpatient staff, medical providers, and parents or caregivers to support consistent and safe care delivery. The BCBA participates in quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives through data collection and outcome monitoring, with the goal of improving patient and staff safety, mitigating risk, and enhancing the quality and effectiveness of inpatient pediatric services.

The BCBA will be joining a vibrant pediatric hospital community that focuses on patient safety and teamwork. The BCBA will be supported by a collaborative environment that values psychological safety and patient-centered care. Golisano Children’s Hospital is a regional leader in advanced subspecialty care and culture of safety, being recognized in multiple subspecialty rankings by USNWR. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Completion of Masters Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Applied Behavior Analysis is required. Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) License is required. Minimum of one year of experience is require Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Masters Degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Social Work, Education AND Current Board Certification as a Behavioral Analyst. Deadline to Apply 02/15/2026 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

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