Autism Behavior Technician — In-Home Support & Growth

Mercy Health System Corporation; United States; Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA Options

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Certification Reimbursement

Well-being Programs

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking an Autism Technician to provide behavioral services to patients in the autism program under supervision. The role involves participating in the treatment team, documenting progress, and supporting the plan with de-escalation techniques.

Schedule includes Monday-Friday day time hours with two evenings per week until 7:00pm. Requires 40 hours autism orientation, CPR/BLS within 90 days, and threat-confrontation certification on the job within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Must complete 40 hours of specified orientation on autism.
• Basic computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provides in-home and community behavioral services to patients with autism as directed in the treatment plan.
• Participates as a treatment team member by attending meetings, providing feedback about patient progress, and sharing impressions of patient status.
• Documents observations and care provided in the medical record.
• Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to the Program Supervisor and/or Qualified Supervising Provider.
• Participates in department and unit performance improvement activities.
• The employee will need to maintain current de-escalation training and utilize de-escalation techniques on a daily basis.

Skills

In-home services

Team collaboration

Documentation

Observation skills

Education

Autism orientation 40 hours

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Mercyhealth is seeking an Autism Technician to provide behavioral services to patients in the autism program under supervision. The role involves participating in the treatment team, documenting progress, and supporting the plan with de-escalation techniques.

Schedule includes Monday-Friday day time hours with two evenings per week until 7:00pm. Requires 40 hours autism orientation, CPR/BLS within 90 days, and threat-confrontation certification on the job within 90 days.