Behavioral Health Consultant - BHS Adult Psychiatry (1JPE) 100%
University of Iowa

Areas of responsibility:

• Prepares for individual patient contacts and assessments through review of medical charts and pre-appointment contact with patient, family, and caregivers. Prepares intake summary information for the inpatient unit.
• Identifies behavior goals for hospitalization, assist team in the development of behavior programming and data collection. Reviews data with psychologist as necessary and develops additional assessment and treatment plans.
• Assists in gathering objective data for behavioral assessment and treatment implementation.
• Actively involved in implementing behavior treatment on the unit and coaching staff with frequent involvement in prevention of challenging behaviors, de-escalation and crisis management.
• Coordinates behavior programming with interdisciplinary team members. Consults with interdisciplinary team members and provides training for staff as appropriate.
• Completes literature reviews and continuing education in the area of applied behavior analysis and dialectical behavior therapy.
• Must be able to effectively prevent and de-escalate potential crisis situations following training and support from interdisciplinary team. Consultant will regularly be working in situations where physical aggression and property destruction will occur.
• Assures quality in program delivery through collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.
• Communicates with internal and external stakeholders regarding patient goals, progress, behavior recommendations, and placement.
• Manages day-to-day operations of service, including attendance at all team functions.
• Assists in discharge planning, as appropriate.
• Assists in the creation of training materials and conducting training as appropriate. May include follow-up with care providers following discharge from unit.
• Assists in writing reports, including treatment recommendations.
• Assists in training (e.g. practicum students, interns, graduate assistants) as appropriate
• Assist in program development, assessment, and behavioral treatment for individuals with severe challenging behaviors. Patients may have a history of mental illnesses, intellectual disabilities, or medical illnesses that make them vulnerable.

Percent of Time: 100%

Shift: Day and evening shift rotation opportunities (0700-1530 or 1500-2330) including alternating weekends and holidays.

P&S Pay Plans: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/professional-and-scientific-pay-structure

Benefits Highlights:

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education or related field is required

Experience Requirements

• Three or more years of experience, equivalent to full time employment, working directly with individuals with challenging behaviors such as verbal and physical aggression, property destruction, or self-harm.
• Excellent verbal communication skills; including demonstrated positive interpersonal skills and experience leading and/or participating as a member of work teams and groups.
• Proficiency in computer software applications, including demonstrated experience using email, spreadsheets and word processing programs.
• Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment where people of all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated; or demonstrated the ability to do so

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis and treatment with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or challenging behavior desired.
• Experience with counseling such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
• Experience working with Adult psychiatry patients
• Experience with CPI (Crisis Prevention), MOAB or similar course
• Knowledge of University policies, procedures and regulations is desired.

Applicant selected for position, if external, must complete a 1 week orientation. Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM. Hours may vary based on department needs.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

Please attach an updated resume/CV as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions, contact Lindsey Fudge at lindsey-fudge@uiowa.edu.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Behavioral Health Consultant
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 3A

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Lindsey Fudge
• Contact Email: lindsey-fudge@uiowa.edu

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