Behavioral Health Coordinator for Developmental Disabilities

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

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.