Opening

Time as Reported Range URCA 203 Physical Medicine & Rehab

Schedule

D/E/N; WKNDS/HOLS PER UNIT POLICY

Responsibilities

GENERAL PURPOSE:
The Behavioral Tech assists in care for newly brain injured, cognitively impaired rehabilitation patients that are confused, unable to communicate and often unable to manage the simplest of daily tasks. The Behavioral Tech assists and directs patient in activities that support the rehabilitation plan, maximizes patient and staff safety, and documents in the EMR, all according to department policies and objectives.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree in Behavioral sciences required
• Two to three years of recent experience in related patient care or two to three years of psychiatric training or minimum two years of RN nursing education; Or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to work independently required.
• Innovative with patient care required.
• Flexible in thinking and approach required.
• CBIS (Certified Brain Injury Specialist) certification preferred;
• Formal behavior management and de-escalation training through CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) preferred.

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How To Apply

All applicants must apply online.

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Pay Range

Pay Range: $17.47 - 23.58 Hourly

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined byconsidering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.