Behavior Technician, PRN
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
- Model effective behavior support and positive interactions with client and family.
- Complete intensive orientation and training.
- Implement treatment protocols.
- Collect behavioral data.
- Collaborate with other clinical team members and give guidance regarding behavior support components while considering possible medical, psychological, psychiatric, or environmental causes.
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and evaluations as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
- 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
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.
Qualifications (Preferred)
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 Listening, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
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