Neurotherapy Technician

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides Integrative Neurofeedback Therapy to patients by generating Quantitative EEG (qEEG) brain maps, running neurofeedback sessions, and completing clinical documentation.
• Provides Electromedical Therapy to patients by preparing Alpha-Stim® devices, monitoring patient sessions, and completing clinical documentation.
• Schedules patient appointments.
• Collaborates with members of the department and other clinical staff to provide updates on patients for neurofeedback and electromedical therapy.
• Tracks program data and perform basic data analyses.
• Works with IMS department to maintain hardware and software problems.
• Verifies regularly that EEG equipment and caps are cleaned and functioning properly.
• Tracks supplies necessary for delivering neurofeedback and electromedical therapy (e.g., electrode gel, plastic syringes, etc.).
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of the neurofeedback suite.
• Participates in continuing education and training to facilitate best scientific practices.
• Maintains appropriate boundaries and ethical behavior with patients, families, and professionals.
• Attends weekly departmental meetings.
• Affords assistance with department administrative tasks.
• Completes all paperwork and clinical documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintains patient confidentiality in accordance with Title 42, CFR, Part 2, HIPPA and Caron policies.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to work overtime/extended hours as needed.
• Must be able to sit for extended period of times.
• Must be able to stand for 15 minutes to position the EEG cap on the patient’s head.
• Must be able to travel and attend conferences.

Education / Experience Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Counseling, or related science or healthcare field is required.
• Experience in the addiction treatment field is preferred.
• Education in data analysis and quantitative methodologies preferred.
• Ability to use clinical software and other computer programs.
• If in recovery, two years of uninterrupted sobriety preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Must demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skill.
• Must be able to establish rapport with patients and patient’s family members.
• Must be educated in and familiar with scientific methods.
• Must be computer literate and able to work with Microsoft® applications and clinically relevant software programs.
• Possess the willingness and capacity for growth, both personally and professionally.
• Possess high degree of professionalism and treat sensitive clinical information ethically.