Behavioral Health Coordinator - CDD

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa's Center for Disabilities & Development is seeking a temporary Behavioral Health Coordinator to provide behavioral assessment and treatment in an outpatient setting for children and adults with developmental disabilities who exhibit challenging behavior.

The role involves assisting psychologists, collecting data, preparing for appointments, maintaining HIPAA-compliant records, and serving as a primary contact for families post-discharge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6 months - 1 year experience with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or challenging behaviors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and customer service orientation.
• Competence using Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assist Psychologist or Senior Behavioral Health Consultant with intake and provide input for assessments and treatment.
• Ensure clinic staff follow hospital protocols including safety and confidentiality (HIPAA).
• Collects and graphs data for patient progress.
• Assist in orientation and training of practicum students, interns, and volunteers.
• Prepare for patient appointments by gathering data from families, schools, and outside agencies and reviewing medical charts.
• Assist in answering patient questions and developing modifications for treatment plans.
• Serve as tertiary contact for patients and families after discharge.
• Assist in writing daily progress notes and updating patient graphs.
• Set up clinic space and materials; sanitize spaces after appointments.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Behavioral Health Coordinator - CDD

The Center for Disabilities & Development is seeking a temporary Behavioral Health Coordinator.

This position provides behavioral assessment/treatment in an outpatient setting for children/adults with developmental disabilities who exhibit challenging behavior.

Responsibilities

• Assist Psychologist or Senior Behavioral Health Consultant regarding intake of patient information and provide input/suggestions for behavioral assessment and treatment session.
• Assist clinic staff to ensure all clinic members follow hospital protocols including safety of staff and patients, appropriate use of cleaning materials, protect confidentiality of patients (HIPPA regulations), appropriate safety equipment (protective clothing).
• Collects and graphs data
• May assist in orientation and training practicum students, interns, graduate assistants, and volunteers.
• Prepares for patient appointments by gathering data from family/caregivers, outside agencies (e.g., school, group homes) and reviewing of medical charts and patient assessment data from outside the clinic.
• Assists answering patient questions and concerns and developing modifications for treatment plans.
• Serves as tertiary contact for patients and family/caregivers following discharge.
• Seek approval for all purchases by the Day Treatment Clinical Associate Professor.
• Manage patient information by assisting in writing daily progress notes and creating/updating patient graphs
• Assists in preparing clinic space and therapy room (turn on computers, prepare patient related play/work materials, ensure clean spaces, etc.).
• Assist in sanitizing clinic space at the end of appointment to ensure safe, clean, and organized environment.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6 months - 1 year experience that includes experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or challenging behaviors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience or capacity to demonstrate positive interpersonal skills, provide a high level of customer service, and work as a cooperative team member.
• Competence in and experience using Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word and Outlook.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience conducting behavioral assessments with individuals with challenging behaviors.
• Experience implementing behavioral treatment plans with individuals with challenging behaviors
• Board Certification in Behavior Analysis
• Previous experience working in a healthcare setting.
• Some knowledge of UI policies and procedures
• Experience managing day-to-day program operations, such as staff and patient scheduling, collecting and managing data, and serving as a program liaison.

Hourly minimum pay rate: $19.01/hour (experience will be considered)

Contact

MICHAEL LYNCH
Email: [e-mail]