Job description
Children s Specialized Hospital is the nation s leading provider of inpatient and outpatient care for children from birth to 21 years of age facing special health challenges from chronic illnesses and complex physical disabilities like brain and spinal cord injuries, to developmental and behavioral issues like autism and mental health.
Children's Specialized Hospital is now in its third century of caring for those in need. Our Boards of Trustees, physicians, therapists, nurses, staff, volunteers, and donors remain dedicated to the very ideals of the Hospital's founders and committed to providing the best care possible so that every child who seeks our help reaches their fullest potential.
At 16 different New Jersey locations, our pediatric specialists partner with families to make our many innovative therapies and medical treatments more personalized and effective...so children can achieve more of their goals.
Job Summary
The Behavior Technician provides support and consultation to patients within the Long Term Care Center and the treatment team to promote behavioral stability of patients. The Behavior Technician assists in the implementation of behavior plans, promotes the therapeutic milieu and provides teaching and support to Long Term Care Team.Essential Job Functions
- Data collection and analysis. , Collaborate with treatment team in development and implementation of patient behavior plans
- Data collection and analysis. , Collaborate with treatment team in development and implementation of patient behavior plans
- Program implementation that includes skill acquisition and behavior reduction programs
- Coordinate and provide diversional activities to patients in collaboration with the therapy team, specifically the Child Life and Recreation Therapists, Rec|Child Life Assistants, etc.
- Assist treatment team in promoting patient behavioral compliance and treatment adherence through discussion, active problem-solving, modeling and direct provision of patient care
- Other functions as assigned by supervisor(s)
Formal Education and Job-Related Experience
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, rehabilitation counseling, social work, special education, or related field.
- Minimum of 1-2 years' experience providing behavioral support in psychiatric or academic setting with children and|or adolescents using behavior analytic interventions.
- Completed coursework in Behavior Assessment and Intervention preferred Completed coursework in Ethics of either Applied Behavior Analysis or American Psychological Association preferred.
- Experience with Crisis Intervention preferred.
Certification
American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider Certification required.License
N/AEducation and Experience - Additional Comments
N/AJob Specific Contacts
Work with children with special needs and their caregivers. Coordinate communication within the Long Term Care Center, and community providers including early intervention, school, therapy, and healthcare professionals.Physical Demands
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May assist with supervision of support staff that primarily implements behavior plans. May educate families, staff and caregivers, on best practices of behavior interventionAdditional Comments
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