Behavioral Intervention Assistant

Shift:Monday-Friday 11:30pm-8:00pm

Department: Missouri Psychiatric Center Case Management
Compensation:

* Base Pay Range: $16.68 - $26.31 per hour, based on experience

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate, energetic, and adaptable Behavioral Intervention Assistant who thrives on making a meaningful impact in patients' lives. The ideal candidate is a natural problem-solver with strong communication skills and a passion for helping individuals develop positive behaviors and life skills. We're seeking someone who is collaborative, eager to learn, and committed to supporting patients and care teams with empathy and professionalism. If you're driven by the opportunity to empower others, enjoy working in a team-oriented environment, and want to grow your expertise in behavior-analytic principles, this role is for you. Join us and be part of a mission that transforms care and improves lives every day.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes' Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that's largely a result of the incredible culture and team we've built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to seven hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years

* Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

* See a comprehensive list of benefitshere.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Assist in the implementation of Behavior Support Plans for patients in individual or group settings, including incentive programs, self-management skills, and teaching replacement behaviors (appropriate requesting of things, break, attention, sensory needs, etc.) May follow the patient in therapy sessions and other settings to assist patient in coaching of skills.

Provide general educational/instructional sessions individually or in group settings.

Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to assist in planning for care while the patient is in the hospital and when the patient returns to the community.

Collect and record data based on client behavior. May assist the behavior analyst with data collection and assessment forms.

Communicate with clients, caregivers, and treatment team regarding client progress and needs.

Assist the behavior analyst in preparing program materials, behavior reduction assessments, and skills acquisition protocols.

Provide education to staff by modeling appropriate behavioral interactions with patients. Reinforce behavior plans by providing constructive feedback to staff.

Complete training and maintain knowledge and understanding of behavior-analytic principles and/or Applied Behavior Analysis.

May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.

One (1) year of experience working in mental health

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Two (2) years of experience working in mental health.

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.