BEHAVIOR ANALYST 2

DEFINITION:

Under the general supervision of a Clinical Psychologist or other 
higher level supervisor in a State institution, community mental 
health center, or other setting in a State department, is responsible 
for basic or descriptive behavioral assessments and systemic or 
analog functional analysis, and for the development, implementation 
and monitoring of interventions involving basic, as well as, advanced 
behavior analytic concepts and methods; Supervises Behavior 
Analyst 1's and other behavior support staff; does other related 
work as required.

NOTE:  The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes 
only.  A particular position using this title may not perform all duties 
listed in this job specification.  Conversely, all duties performed on 
the job may not be listed.

NOTE:  Basic or descriptive behavioral assessments are 
defined as those which examine relationships between environmental 
antecedents, consequences and the frequency of the problem behavior 
through naturalistic observations and interviews, with no manipulation 
of variables.  Incumbents record reviews to draw conclusions and 
develop behavior intervention plans. 

NOTE:  Systemic or functional analog functional analysis is 
defined as the examination of relationships between environmental 
antecedents, consequences, and frequency of the problem behavior 
through controlled manipulation of specific environmental variables.  
Incumbents apply experimental design procedures of functional analysis. 

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Conducts descriptive behavioral assessments based on direct and 
indirect observation under naturalistic conditions.

Conducts systematic (i.e. analogue) behavioral assessments, 
including functional analysis, where the conditions of observations are
controlled through the manipulation of specific environmental variables.

Determines when systematic behavioral assessments are indicated.
This level of analysis may be employed when lesser means of 
assessment fail to clearly identify behavioral functions and maintaining 
variables.

Ensures that informed consent is obtained within ethical and legal 
standards such as prior to conducting systematic behavioral 
assessments that address potentially dangerous behaviors.

Interprets results of behavioral assessments and forms a working 
hypothesis in developing ethical and effective behavior analytic 
interventions for clients.

Designs and supervises basic behavior analytic interventions.

Develops and implements appropriate assessment and intervention
methods for use in unfamiliar situations and for a wide range of cases.  

Prepares and submits factual reports of clients¿ participation, 
progress and change and modifies behavior analytic interventions 
as necessary.

Provides clinical and general supervision for behavioral staff in 
lower titles.

Seeks the consultation of peers or more advanced practitioners 
when necessary.

Designs and delivers basic, as well as, more technical instruction 
in the aspects of Applied Behavior Analysis.

May assist in representing psychology staff in an official capacity 
in contacts with other professionals, agencies and the community 
serving on various committees of the organizational unit, serving in 
a liaison capacity regarding professional matters, testifying in court 
as an expert witness regarding behavioral analytic issues and 
providing orientation concerning aspects of Applied Behavior Analysis.  

Participates in and may coordinate, direct, or chair multidisciplinary 
staff meetings whose function is to create individual behavior analytic 
interventions for clients.

Teaches others to carry out ethical and effective behavior analytic 
interventions based on published research.
 
Provides for and instructs staff in the application of crisis intervention 
techniques in treating clients whose behavior threatens their own 
safety or the safety of others.

Provides supervision in the preparation of clear, technically sound, 
accurate and informative behavioral reports containing findings, 
conclusions and recommendations.

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic 
and/or manual recording and information systems used by the 
agency, office, or related units.

May be required to engage in lifting clients when working in a 
setting, which provides direct services to clients who are non 
ambulant, or who are semi ambulant and/or have severe physical 
handicaps.

REQUIREMENTS

CERTIFICATION

Applicants must possess a certificate as a Certified Behavior 
Analyst by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc. 

EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year of post Associate Behavior Analyst certification experience. 
 
LICENSE:

Appointees will be required to possess a driver¿s license valid in 
New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee 
mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the methods used to conduct descriptive and 
systematic behavioral assessments, involving the manipulation of 
relevant variables, in order to complete a comprehensive functional 
analysis.

Knowledge of the problems encountered in performing behavior 
support work with persons confined in institutions for the mentally 
ill or developmentally disabled.

Knowledge of the routine and programs of an institution and 
the practical problems involved in working with the mentally ill 
or developmentally disabled.

Knowledge of the methods used to interpret the results of basic 
or descriptive behavioral assessments.

Knowledge of the methods used to develop ethical and effective 
behavior analytic interventions for clients. 

Ability to identify those situations requiring the expertise of 
more advance practitioners. 

Ability to design and oversee the implementation of basic and 
advanced behavior analytic interventions.

Ability to design and deliver introductory and/or advanced level 
instruction in areas of applied behavior analysis.

Ability to provide clinical and general supervision to Behavior 
Analysts in lower titles, as well as, other professional, 
paraprofessional and clerical employees.

Ability to teach others the methods used to carry out ethical 
and effective behavior analytic interventions.

Ability to instruct staff in the application of crisis intervention 
techniques.

Ability to develop and implement appropriate assessments 
and intervention methods for use in unfamiliar situations and 
for a wide range of cases. 

Ability to interpret the results of descriptive, as well as, 
systematic behavioral assessments and develop ethical 
and effective behavior analytic interventions for clients.

Ability to prepare accurate and informative case histories, 
and assist with research studies, statistical and other reports 
containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.

Ability to keep current with new developments, trends of thought 
and literature in the fields of mental health, developmental 
disabilities and applied behavior analysis.

Ability to learn quickly from oral and written instructions 
and demonstrations.

Ability to assist in providing satisfactory leadership as 
a professional clinician.

Ability to prepare accurate records of clients' progress, essential
records and other necessary reports.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships 
with supervisors, professional staff, work assistants, other 
employees, and clients.

Ability to learn to utilize various type of electronic and/or manual 
recording and information systems used by the agency, office, 
or related units.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English 
sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.  American Sign 
Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms 
of communication.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as
they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without 
reasonable accommodation.  If the accommodation cannot be made 
because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons 
may not be eligible.

CODE:   24/R25 - 54894           MER                  07/31/2010