Pediatric Behavior Technician (Long Term Care) - Full Time - Toms River, NJReq #:45949

Category:Behavioral and Mental Health

Status:Full-Time

Shift:See Job Summary Details

Facility:Childrens Specialized Hosp

Department:LTC Therapies TR94

Location:

Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH), 94 Stevens Road, Toms River, NJ 08755

Job Overview:

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.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, rehabilitation counseling, social work, special education, or related field

• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider Certification

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience providing behavioral support in psychiatric or academic setting with children and|or adolescents using behavior analytic interventions

Preferred:

• Completed coursework in Behavior Assessment and Intervention preferred Completed coursework in Ethics of either Applied Behavior Analysis or American Psychological Association

• Experience with Crisis Intervention

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider Certification

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full Time

• 40 hours/week

Essential Functions:

• 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

• 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

• May assist with supervision of support staff that primarily implements behavior plans

• May educate families, staff and caregivers, on best practices of behavior intervention

• Other functions as assigned by supervisor(s)

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at anytime with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• Retirement Plans

• Short & Long Term Disability

• Life & Accidental Death Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Wellness Programs

• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer