What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Worker - Per Diem, Evenings - Toms River, NJ position at RWJBarnabas Health?

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.
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
BLS from the AHA required

Scheduling Requirements:

Per Diem
Evenings

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
Other functions as assigned by supervisor
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

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.

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