Behavior Analyst 2025-00997
Apply NowCompany: State of Wyoming
Location: Lander, WY 82520
Description:
Salary: $6,757.91 - $7,508.79 Monthly
Location : Lander, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 2025-01006
Department: Department Of Health
Division: Life Resource Center
Opening Date: 04/11/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Job Classification: HSPY11
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This position provides psychological services to residents of the Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC) in Lander, including individuals who have intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injury, and mental health challenges. It serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team.
WLRC currently serves Wyoming residents in an Intermediate Care Facility and a newly constructed Skilled Nursing Facility as well - the first of its kind in the nation. WLRC is truly an extraordinary place with a rich history and a bright future!
Our team members enjoy competitive compensation and benefits packages as part of the State of Wyoming Department of Health.
Human Resource Contact: Tammy / 307-335-6794 /
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference will be given to applicants who possess or are pursuing BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) certification.
KNOWLEDGE:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Master's Degree or higher
Experience:
One (1) year of progressive work experience (typically in Psychology)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Behavior Analyst in the State of Wyoming or exempt from licensure pursuant to Wyoming Statute 33-27-125
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
NOTES:
Supplemental Information
Click to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL:
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.
There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few!
to learn more!
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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)
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(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)
03
(HSPY11) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Psychology? Experience definition: (Experience as Psychologist with Behavioral treatment programs, or as a Psychology Services Analyst.)
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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
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(HSPY11) Are you licensed or eligible for licensure as a Behavior Analyst in the State of Wyoming, or are you exempt from licensure pursuant to W.S. 33-27-125?
06
Do you possess or are you pursuing BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) certification?
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(A) Where did you hear about this opportunity?
08
(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus
09
(A) If you answered Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.
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(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.I have read and understand the above statement.
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Location : Lander, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 2025-01006
Department: Department Of Health
Division: Life Resource Center
Opening Date: 04/11/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Job Classification: HSPY11
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This position provides psychological services to residents of the Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC) in Lander, including individuals who have intellectual disabilities, acquired brain injury, and mental health challenges. It serves as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team.
WLRC currently serves Wyoming residents in an Intermediate Care Facility and a newly constructed Skilled Nursing Facility as well - the first of its kind in the nation. WLRC is truly an extraordinary place with a rich history and a bright future!
Our team members enjoy competitive compensation and benefits packages as part of the State of Wyoming Department of Health.
Human Resource Contact: Tammy / 307-335-6794 /
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.
- Provide annual behavior assessments (functional and adaptive testing and behavioral analysis for caseload).
- Develop and implement behavioral support plans for caseload. Make revisions as necessary for resident needs.
- In-service staff on programs, collect, interpret, and document data on the effectiveness and appropriateness of programs.
- Attend a variety of meetings and committees including IDTs, Behavioral Medication Review Committee, Behavior Program Review Committee, Human Rights Committee, and team meetings.
- Develop reports with data for these meetings.
- Interact with other professional disciplines and staff to ensure resident psychological needs are appropriately recognized and addressed.
- Participate in debriefings with staff when complex interventions are used with residents.
- Review positive behavior support plans for input and revisions.
- Complete daily rounds for caseload.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference will be given to applicants who possess or are pursuing BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) certification.
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of the applied behavioral analyst philosophy aims, and goals of mental health counseling and psychological/behavioral disorders and ability to apply this knowledge in developing successful programs and interventions for individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health challenges.
- Ability to train staff in a variety of behavior support plans and techniques.
- Ability to work with residents and staff in a crisis mode, de-escalate the situation, and prevent a future crisis.
- Ability to administer psycho-social evaluations and collect and analyze data.
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing at an excellent level.
- Ability to use a computer and applicable software applications.
- Knowledge of applied behavioral analyst intervention techniques or approaches in group and individual settings.
- Knowledge of psychological/behavioral disorders.
- Knowledge of various assessment and evaluation tools.
- Ability to work with and around WLRC residents, including those who may display challenging behaviors.
- Knowledge of professional ethics.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Master's Degree or higher
Experience:
One (1) year of progressive work experience (typically in Psychology)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Behavior Analyst in the State of Wyoming or exempt from licensure pursuant to Wyoming Statute 33-27-125
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Must be able to safely move (twisting, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling) position and lift people with multiple and severe disabilities.
- Ability to monitor sounds, noises, locations of residents, etc., to assure safety and assess imminent danger and emerging concerns.
- Ability to work alone and/or with multiple residents.
- Requires skills in crisis management and the ability to intervene during times of resident behavior episodes.
NOTES:
- FLSA: Exempt
- The Wyoming Life Resource Center participates in We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.
- A background check, including the taking of fingerprints, will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, Department of Family Services, and the F.B.I. for every successful applicant.
- Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be conducted on safety-sensitive positions. Drug testing will be conducted on any position if reasonable suspicion exists.
- The Wyoming Department of Health offers an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, a state retirement plan, a deferred compensation program, and longevity pay.
Supplemental Information
Click to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL:
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.
There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few!
to learn more!
01
(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)
- High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
- Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
- Associate's Degree
- Associate's Degree and additional coursework
- Bachelor's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
- Master's Degree
- Master's Degree and additional coursework
- Doctorate Degree
- Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
- None of the Above
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(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)
- 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
- 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
- 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
- 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
- 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
- N/A
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(HSPY11) Which of the following best describes your work experience in Psychology? Experience definition: (Experience as Psychologist with Behavioral treatment programs, or as a Psychology Services Analyst.)
- No relevant experience.
- Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
- One (1) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
- Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
- Four (4) or more years of relevant experience.
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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
05
(HSPY11) Are you licensed or eligible for licensure as a Behavior Analyst in the State of Wyoming, or are you exempt from licensure pursuant to W.S. 33-27-125?
- Yes
- No
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Do you possess or are you pursuing BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) certification?
- Yes
- No
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(A) Where did you hear about this opportunity?
- Goverment jobs www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
- Indeed
- Zip Recruiter
- Wyoming Workforce Center
- Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
- Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
- Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
- Career Fair
- Human Resources Division
- Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
- Current State Employee
- Other
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(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus
09
(A) If you answered Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
10
(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.
- Yes
- No
- I am not a veteran
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.
- Current State Employee
- Veteran - DD214 Attached
- Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
- Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
- None of the above
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(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.I have read and understand the above statement.
- Yes
- No
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