Behavioral Health Consultant - Department of Psychiatry
University of Iowa

Job Info

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The Department of Psychiatry is seeking a Behavioral Health Consultant to assist in program development, assessment, and treatment for individuals with complex mental illness and severe challenging behaviors.

The University of Iowa, Department of Psychiatry offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a collegial professional environment. The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has been recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States and is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and regional referral center. We are committed to providing patient-focused care-available to every person, around the clock-in an environment devoted to innovative care, excellent service, and exceptional outcomes.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
• Conducts behavioral assessments under the guidance of the clinical director. Be actively involved in implementing behavior treatment on the unit and coaching staff.
• Manages patient information, which may include writing daily progress notes for patients' charts and creating/updating patient graphs.
• Identifies behavior goals for hospitalization, assist team in the development of behavior programming and data collection. Reviews assessment data with psychologist as necessary and develops additional assessment and treatment plans.
• 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, dialectical behavior therapy and other relevant topics.
• 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.
• Assists in discharge planning.
• 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.

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, or related field.
• Three or more years of direct experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and severe challenging behaviors.
• 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.

Desirable Qualifications
• Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis and treatment with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or challenging behavior.
• Experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting.
• Supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of University policies, procedures and regulations.

Application Process
To be considered, applicants must upload a Cover Letter and Resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
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.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Professional references will be required later in the recruitment process.
For more information, contact lori-posey@uiowa.edu .

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Behavioral Health Consultant
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Part-time

Compensation

• Pay Level: 3A

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Lori Posey
• Contact Email: lori-posey@uiowa.edu

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