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State of North Carolina

Board Certified Behavior Analyst/Murdoch Developmental Center

State of North Carolina, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

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Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Murdoch Developmental Center Job Classification Title Behavior Analyst (NS) Position Number 60050962 Grade MH16

About Us The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well‑being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Responsibilities

Complete behavior assessments, including functional behavior assessments, preference assessments, and evaluations of relative skill strengths and deficits.

Develop and oversee the implementation of comprehensive behavior‑analytic treatment plans, including training in adaptive skills, replacement behaviors, and decelerative procedures.

Create and monitor data collection systems to assess for behavior change and evaluate the results of intervention efforts.

Train staff on plan implementation and procedures.

Participate in interdisciplinary team processes, including discussing orally and in writing behavior supports, proposed strategies for behavior change, and data‑based results of intervention efforts.

Provide direct services to people served, such as specialized adaptive skill training programs and reinforcement procedures as needed.

Serve people with intellectual developmental disabilities who experience severe behavior challenges, assigned according to agency needs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities / Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $59,732.00 – $85,000.00.

Preferred: ABA experience, especially in the area of intellectual disabilities/developmental disabilities.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities to design and use behavioral assessments to guide intervention efforts.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities to design and implement behavior change strategies to increase adaptive skills and decrease maladaptive behaviors.

Knowledge of effective staff training and management strategies and ability to relate appropriately to clients and staff members.

Knowledge of behavioral assessment and interventions for people who exhibit severe behavior problems.

Necessary Special Qualifications Must fulfill all requirements for licensure to practice behavior analysis as a Licensed Behavior Analyst under the provisions specified for Behavior Analyst Licensure (SB103, G.S. 90, Article 43 Behavior Analyst Licensure). The applicant must have passed the certifying entity’s Board‑Certified Behavior Analyst examination.

Position Requirements All employees of Murdoch Center are designated as ESSENTIAL for adverse weather and emergency events. This Position is Designated As Mandatory and must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events. Scheduled work hours: 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM, Monday — Friday. Flexibility is required to meet facility needs.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre‑employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Use of tobacco products of any kind, including vapor products, is prohibited on campus. All employees are required to adhere to the facility’s Vaccination Policy.

About Murdoch Developmental Center Murdoch Developmental Center is a 24/7 state residential facility located in Butner, NC, near the Research Triangle area. Murdoch serves individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). Murdoch is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive and functional abilities. To be considered for employment, applicants must be in good standing with the North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry.

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Application Process Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include Education, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the “Work Experience” section of the application, to support your answers.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are “Under Review” and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference: Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD‑214 Member‑4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations: Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below. Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at (919) 575‑1015.

Minimum Education and Experience Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Master’s Degree in Psychology or closely related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Licensed in North Carolina under the provisions specified for Behavior Analyst Licensure (SB103, G.S. 90, Article 43 Behavior Analyst Licensure).

EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter Recruiter: Lakeitra Coulter Recruiter Email: LAKEITRA.COULTER@DHHS.NC.GOV

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