BEHAVIOR ANALYST 1
Career Family: BEHAVIOR ANALYST
Behavior Analyst 1 sits in the competitive class of New Jersey's state or local civil service, so reaching it runs through testing and an eligible list instead of a straight hire.
This is where the Behavior Analyst ladder starts, one grade under Behavior Analyst 2, whose band tops out about $15,277 higher. Pay on the FY 2027 schedule runs $69,668 to $101,951, and state payroll lists a single employee in the title, at Human Services.
How to apply
This title is filled by competitive examination.
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Behavior Analyst 1 appears on the State payroll at one department, Department of Human Services.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Human Services | 1 |
Where this title is used
Behavior Analyst 1 is a common title, so it is used in both State and local service. The local side is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, which set their own pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule.
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Pay ladder: Behavior Analyst series
- Behavior Analyst 1 — $69,668 – $101,951 (this title)
- Behavior Analyst 2 — $79,844 – $117,228
Promoting to Behavior Analyst 2 raises the top of the band by about $15,277. Its top salary lands around the 48th percentile of all NJ civil service titles that publish a range.
Rungs are ordered by FY 2027 pay. NJ level numbers are not always sequential, so ordering follows salary rather than the title number.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 1 person working under this title. The median actual salary is $76,670. The agencies employing the most are:
- Human Services (1)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under the direct professional supervision of a Clinical Psychologist, Behavior Analyst 2 or other supervisor in a State institution, community mental health center, or other setting in a State department or agency, or in a local government agency, is responsible for basic or descriptive behavioral assessments and for the development, implementation, and monitoring of interventions involving basic behavior analytic concepts and methods; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
Conducts descriptive behavioral assessments based on direct and indirect observation under naturalistic conditions. Interviews staff and others familiar with the client. 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 or descriptive analytic interventions. Develops and implements appropriate assessment and intervention methods for use in familiar types of cases (similar to the types encountered in training). Prepares and submits factual reports of client participation, progress, and change, and modifies behavior analytic interventions as necessary. Obtains technical assistance from a Behavior Analyst 2 or Psychologist when necessary. Assists with design and delivery of introductory level instruction in behavior analysis. 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. Requisitions, stores, safeguards, distributes, and records equipment, materials, and supplies used in conjunction with behavior interventions as required; trains other employees in the appropriate use of such equipment, materials, and supplies as required. Takes measures prescribed for the care, custody, welfare, and safety of residents; ensures that areas where behavior support interventions are carried out are maintained in a clean, neat, and safe condition. Will be required to learn how 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 that provides direct services to clients who are non-ambulant, or who are semi-ambulant and/or have severe physical handicaps.
License
Appointee 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, skills and abilities
Knowledge of methods used to conduct basic or descriptive behavioral assessments. Knowledge of 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 practical problems involved in working with the mentally ill or developmentally disabled. Knowledge of methods used to interpret results of basic or descriptive behavioral assessments. Knowledge of methods used to develop ethical and effective behavior analytic interventions for clients. Ability to identify situations requiring expertise of more advanced practitioners. Ability to design and oversee implementation of basic behavior analytic interventions. Ability to assist with design and delivery of introductory level instruction in areas of applied behavior analysis. Ability to teach others 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 familiar situations and familiar type cases. Ability to interpret the results of basic or descriptive 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 with 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 how 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, and 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 if 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.
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. Basic or descriptive behavioral assessments are defined as those that 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.
CERTIFICATION
Applicants must possess a certificate as a Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. SPECIAL NOTE: Certification as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board will be required to advance to the next level in the series. NOTE: In local government, appointees may be required to possess a certificate as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Possession of this credential shall meet the above certification requirement. The Appointing Authority is responsible for verification.