Who We Are
At Vitruvian Health, we serve with compassion. As the leading healthcare system for northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee, we are committed not only to strengthening the health of our communities, but also to supporting the growth, success, and well‑being of every team member.
Our Legacy
Formerly Hamilton Health Care System, Vitruvian Health is built on a legacy of trust, innovation, and exceptional care. With more than 80 access points across the region—including Hamilton Medical Center and Bradley Medical Center—you’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger: a connected, mission‑driven team making a difference every day.
Our Values
Our core values— Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence (PRIDE) —guide every interaction and decision. We believe in empowering our people, celebrating what makes us unique, and delivering care that reflects the heart of our mission.
Your Career With Us
Join us and build a meaningful career where you’re valued, inspired, and supported to make a real impact.
Excellence. Every person. Every time.
The Anna Shaw Children’s Institute (ASCI) is a developmental behavioral practice and an affiliate of Hamilton Healthcare System, Inc. (“HHCS”). ASCI was created as a responsive entity to meet the medical and psychiatric pediatric care services needs for children with developmental delays and/or the behavioral issues related to those delays within Dalton, Georgia and the surrounding region. Additionally, the ASCI will provide Physical, Occupational, Speech and Feeding therapy services to the same pediatric population.
Behavior analyst will assess children or adolescents with behavioral challenges, evaluate environmental influence on behavior and implement plans to correct challenging behaviors. Working in the area of applied behavior analysis to facilitate changes in behavior, the BCBA may work in the ASCI, in the child’s home or another location where they assist in the treatment of various mental health issues, particularly autism, brain injuries, and developmental delays. Behavior analysts will monitor the progress of individuals under their care and collaborate with family members or other care providers to determine how to best address long-term individual care goals.
Additionally, the BCBA will work closely with the ASCI Medical Director and under clinical supervision of ASCI Lead Psychologist to help manage psychosocial aspects of chronic and acute conditions by providing individual and family therapy and education to promote safety, understanding and good mental health. He/she will participate as an active treatment team member, demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development across the life cycle and demonstrate an understanding reflective of the patient’s current status, age (chronological and functional), diagnosis and specific needs when devising and implementing treatment. The BCBA will also work with families to modify behavioral disorders caused by delayed or hindered development.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Master’s Degree in Behavioral Analysis, Human Services or related field required.
Certification : Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) from Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
Experience: Two years of experience preferred.
Skills: Excellent communication skills. Ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of age appropriate patient needs. Ability to be adaptable in multiple environments. Current BLS or obtains BLS within 30 days of hire.
Minimal physical effort, high level of mental effort in terms of concentration, crisis situations and dealing with stressful patient relationships. Requires some standing and walking and extended periods of sitting throughout the day. Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Must be emotionally stable and able to adapt, learn, and problem-solve. Able to bend, lift and push.
Pleasant environmental working conditions with frequent interruptions. Individual must be flexible in their approaches to deal with stressful conditions and challenging patients and families in an outpatient care setting.
