Behavior Technician - PRN - Autism Clinic

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybride; USD 32 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics in Salt Lake City seeks a behavior technician to directly implement skill acquisition and behavior reduction plans for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Under supervision, you will support the BCBA and clinical team across home and community settings.

This entry-level role is ideal for those pursuing psychology, behavior analysis, or related fields. The position is PRN with a day shift, offering exposure to clinical practice and data

Qualifications

• Six months of behavioral health or direct patient care experience (CNA/MA/HCA/teacher's aide).
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
• Preferred: Computer knowledge and familiarity with ABA principles.

Responsabilités

• Models effective behavior support and positive interactions with client and family.
• Completes intensive orientation and training.
• Implements treatment protocols.
• Collects behavioral data.
• Collaborates with the clinical team and considers medical/psychological/environmental causes.
• Meets documentation requirements of state and insurance payers.

Connaissances

Behavioral health experience

Outils

RQI eCredential

Description du poste

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position involves direct implementation of skill acquisition and behavior reduction plans with individuals diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Under close supervision, the behavior technician will provide direct care and implement the treatment goals and objectives mutually developed by the BCBA, family, and clinical team across the home and community based setting. This position provides an excellent entry to the field for people who are interested in psychology, behavior analysis, special education, or other careers in the behavioral sciences.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Models effective behavior support and positive interactions with client and family.
• Completes intensive orientation and training.
• Implements treatment protocols.
• Collects behavioral data.
• Collaborates with other clinical team members and gives guidance regarding behavior support components while considering possible medical, psychological, psychiatric, or environmental causes.
• Meets documentation requirements of state and insurance payers.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to be caring, positive, energetic, flexible, and motivated to learn.
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism including dress, timeliness, and communication.
• Ability to work in context of a team environment and accept feedback.

Qualifications

Required

• Six months of behavioral health or direct patient care experience; may include CNA, MA, HCA, Teacher’s aide or assistant.

Licenses Required

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Computer knowledge and skills
• Knowledge of positive behavior supports and applied behavior analysis principles and support techniques.
• Familiarity with mental health diagnoses and biopsychosocial treatment modalities.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing care in a psychiatric setting. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Non Indicated, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affiliated Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu/

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Requisition Number 86674

Reg/Temp Temporary

Employment Type PRN

Shift Day

Work Schedule Mon-Fri 10:00AM-6:00PM

Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Clinical

Location Name HMHI South

Workplace Set Up Hybrid

City Salt Lake City

State UT

Department HMH PRO 93A AUTISM DIAG CLINIC

Category Social Services

Workplace Set Up Hybrid