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: 50%
Shift: 20 hours per week, Variable days Monday through Friday.Rotations: Rotating holidays, Rotating Days/Evenings, Rotating every other weekend
P&S Pay Plans: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/professional-and-scientific-pay-structure