BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION ASSISTANT

Shift:Monday - Thursday 1000 - 2030 with the possibility of some weekends and holidays as needed.
Department: Behavioral Emergency Response Team
Compensation:

* Base Pay Range: $16.68 - $26.31 per hour, based on experience

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate, patient-centered Behavioral Intervention Assistant who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of others. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a heart for helping individuals navigate behavioral challenges through evidence-based practices. You'll be part of a dynamic treatment team, supporting behavior analysts and contributing to life-changing care that extends beyond our walls and into the community. If you're someone who brings empathy, adaptability, and a strong sense of purpose to your work, we want you on our team. At MU Health Care, we believe in empowering our staff to grow, innovate, and deliver exceptional care every day. Join us in shaping brighter futures-one patient at a time.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to multiple hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years

* Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

* See a comprehensive list of benefitshere.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Assist in the implementation of Behavior Support Plans for patients in individual or group settings, including incentive programs, self-management skills, and teaching replacement behaviors (appropriate requesting of things, break, attention, sensory needs, etc.) May follow the patient in therapy sessions and other settings to assist patient in coaching of skills.

Provide general educational/instructional sessions individually or in group settings.

Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to assist in planning for care while the patient is in the hospital and when the patient returns to the community.

Collect and record data based on client behavior. May assist the behavior analyst with data collection and assessment forms.

Communicate with clients, caregivers, and treatment team regarding client progress and needs.

Assist the behavior analyst in preparing program materials, behavior reduction assessments, and skills acquisition protocols.

Provide education to staff by modeling appropriate behavioral interactions with patients. Reinforce behavior plans by providing constructive feedback to staff.

Complete training and maintain knowledge and understanding of behavior-analytic principles and/or Applied Behavior Analysis.

May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.

One (1) year of experience working in mental health

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Two (2) years of experience working in mental health.

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.