Behavioral Health Practitioner II (Posting for UNMC Employees Only)

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska Medical Center seeks a Behavioral Health Practitioner II to perform comprehensive autism assessments and provide outpatient behavioral health services for children and families. You will collaborate with physicians, care coordinators, psychologists and other providers to ensure continuity of care.

The role includes developing treatment goals and implementing manualized or individualized protocols, plus clinical supervision of staff and trainees and supporting scholarly

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent required.
• Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling, or School Psychology, or related field.
• Ed.S. in School Psychology preferred; related coursework considered.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments for autism spectrum disorder and co-occurring conditions for children and adolescents.
• Provide outpatient behavioral health services and coordinate with other professionals to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Autism assessments

Interviews

Family therapy

Clinical supervision

Research collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling, or School Psychology

Ed.S. in School Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Behavioral Health Practitioner II (Posting for UNMC Employees Only)

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Location Omaha, NE

Department MMI ICASD DX Diagnostic Clinic 50000693

Business Unit

Reg-Temp

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Remote/Telecommuting

Remote/Telecommuting Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)

Position Summary

POSTING FOR UNMC EMPLOYEES ONLY
The Behavioral Health Practitioner II ( BHP -II) will conduct comprehensive assessments for autism spectrum disorder and co-occurring conditions (e.g., attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, global developmental delay, intellectual disability). The BHP -II will also provide outpatient behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and their families, while coordinating with other professionals involved in treatment (such as physicians, care coordinators, psychologists, and other service providers) to ensure continuity of care. Additionally, the BHP -II will develop treatment goals and implement either manualized or individualized treatment protocols. Individualized treatment protocols will be developed by the BHP -II. This position will involve clinical supervision of clinical staff and trainees. This position will also aid faculty in scholarly endeavors, such as applied research and grant funded projects.

Working Title Behavioral Health Practitioner II (Posting for UNMC Employees Only)

Job Title

Salary Grade

Salary Grade HC23S

Appointment Type B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY

Salary Range $57,000 - $85,500/annual

Required Education:

Master’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling, or School Psychology, or related field.

Required Experience 2 years

Experience conducting standardized assessments with children and adolescents with developmental disabilities in a professional setting.

Required License Yes

LMHP , LIMHP

Required Computer Applications Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint

Required Other Computer Applications

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 1. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• 2. Ability to administer and score standardized assessments.
• 3. Ability to conduct structured and semi-structured clinical interviews.
• 5. Knowledge of behavioral and cognitive behavioral methods of intervention.
• 5. Ability to implement manualized and individually designed treatment protocols.
• 6. Ability to modify manualized and individually designed treatment protocols as needed to ensure appropriate patient outcomes.
• 7. Ability to demonstrate professional behavior by adhering to departmental and organizational policies and procedures, and assuming authority appropriately.
• 8. Must pursue education or training necessary to perform at the level of competence required to incorporate the hardware, software, technologies, and ideas relevant to specific job responsibilities.
• 9. Ability to be flexible, multi-task, and manage competing priorities.
• 10. Ability to remain calm, patient, and empathetic.
• 11. Ability to recognize the need for additional supervision as needed.
• 12. Ability to recognize the need for additional supervision of others.
• 13. Ability to manage staff by providing positive and corrective feedback on an ongoing basis.

Preferred Education:

Relevant coursework/specialized training

Ed.S. in School Psychology

Preferred Experience:

Experience administering and scoring the ADOS -2.

Preferred License No

Preferred Computer Applications Microsoft Outlook

Preferred Other Computer Applications

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Experience implementing behavioral therapy (e.g., Applied Behavior Analysis, Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy) and evidence-based manualized programs (e.g., social skills, executive functioning) for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder preferred.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * This posting is for UNMC Employees only. Are you currently employed by the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Counseling, School Psychology or related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have minimum of two years experience conducting standardized assessments with children and adolescents with developmental disabilities in a professional setting?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If you do have a minimum of two years experience conducting standardized assessments with children and adolescents with developmental disabilities in a professional setting, please elaborate (If No, indicate NA).

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you licensed as a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) or Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) in the state of Nebraska?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • Careerlink
  • Employee Referral
  • HERC
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • Lincoln Journal Star
  • Linkedin
  • Omaha World Herald
  • UNMC Job Site
  • Facebook
  • NEWorks
  • Handshake
  • Other
• * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
  • Yes
  • No

Individuals who need accommodation during the online application or interview process may contact 402-559-4070 or [e-mail] to request an accommodation.