Behaviour Analyst Duties & Responsibilities
The role and function of a Behaviour Analyst includes the following duties and responsibilities:
- Conducting initial consultations with the client, where you may perform diagnostic assessments.
- Meeting with families, educators, and other collateral to obtain better insight into clients' presenting concerns, as needed.
- Suggesting additional treatment by other professionals, as required.
- Operating within time, financial, and other resource constraints insofar as possible.
- Remaining abreast of changes in research on evidence-based practices.
- Advocating for the inclusion of individuals with disorders and disabilities within society.
- Conducting naturalistic observation of clients within individual and group settings.
- Creating simulated conditions, where you will observe the behavior of each client.
- Formulating an appropriate treatment plan that is sensitive to clients' cognitive, social, emotional, and sensory needs.
- Administering treatment and tailoring interventions, as needed.
Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Behaviour Analyst duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Behaviour Analyst roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.
