Behavioral Health Consultant - BHS Geriatric Psychiatry (2JPE) 50%

Position Overview

The Geriatric Psychiatry inpatient unit (2JPE) is seeking a Behavioral Health Consultant to assist in program development, assessment, and behavioral treatment for individuals with severe challenging behaviors.

Responsibilities

• 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, assists 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.
• Congresses 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.
• 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.
• Affords quality in program delivery through collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.
• Communicates with internal and external stakeholders regarding patient goals, progress, behavior recommendations, and placement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of direct experience working directly with individuals with challenging behaviors such as verbal and physical aggression, property destruction, or self-harm.
• 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.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education or related field is required.
• Three or more years of direct experience working directly with individuals with challenging behaviors such as verbal and physical aggression, property destruction, or self-harm.
• Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis and treatment with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or challenging behavior desired.
• Experience with counseling such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
• Experience with CPI (Crisis Prevention).
• Knowledge of University policies, procedures and regulations is desired.

Benefits

Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
Paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.

Application Process

In order 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.