Autism Technician - Full Time

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

OVERVIEW

The Autism Technician, under supervision, provides behavioral services to patients in the autism program. They participate in the treatment team and carries out services as described on the treatment plan. This role includes the following duties and actively supports the mission statement of Mercy Behavioral Health Services.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Day time hours with two evenings per week until 7:00pm. Shift: Days.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Must complete 40 hours of specified orientation on autism and application of techniques.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

• Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.
• Managing Threatening Confrontations Certified (on the job training) within 90 days.

COMPUTER SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, basic computer skills are required.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Requires a high level of independent judgment.

PAY RANGE

$19.02 - $29.48

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA Options
• Generous, accruing paid time off
• Paid Parental and caregiver leave
• Career advancement and educational opportunities
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Certification Reimbursement
• Well-being Programs
• Employee Discounts
• On-Demand Pay
• Financial Education
• Annual recognition/awards events
• Partner appreciation days
• Family entertainment/attractions discount
• Community service/improvement opportunities

ABOUT MISSION & CULTURE

At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women

For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations. As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more. The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.