University of Nebraska Medical Center

Job Summary:

Provide direct, 1:1, assessment, treatment, and crisis intervention supports (e.g., behavioral therapy services) to children and adolescents diagnosed with severe behavioral disorders. This position will assist with organizing and maintaining data collection and statistical analysis systems, research activities, and staff training for the program. May function as a backup for patient assessments and program implementation on an as needed basis. This position will also assist with cleaning, organizing, and preparing case and department materials and systems.

All behavioral therapy strategies and intervention components will occur through the implementation of a treatment plan that is prepared and directed by a BCBA or BCBA-D/Licensed Psychologist.

* This position will regularly encounter potentially moderate- to high-risk care situations that could result in bodily harm to the employee. These situations may include, but are not limited to, providing behavioral therapy in situations where the patients display property destruction, emotional outbursts, verbal insults, and physical aggression. This position will receive specialized behavior management training.

Additional Info

About Us:

The Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI), located off the main UNMC campus in Omaha's Aksarben district, is housed in a purpose-built facility that furthers the Institute's mission of community service and employee development. The site offers convenient on-site parking and access to an employee fitness center, supporting a professional and welcoming work environment.

Munroe-Meyer Institute: https://www.unmc.edu/mmi/

To learn more about the University of Nebraska, visit the sites below.

University of Nebraska Strategic Plan “Odyssey to Extraordinary” https://nebraska.edu/strategic-plan

Get to know Nebraska https://nebraska.edu/get-to-know-nebraska

University of Nebraska Medical Center Campus https://www.unmc.edu/aboutus/index.html and https://www.unmc.edu/aboutus/facts.html

University of Nebraska Faculty & Staff Benefits https://nebraska.edu/faculty-and-staff

Required Qualifications:

• High School education or GED
• Less than 1 year
• Must have a minimum of six months experience working with children
• Licensed as a Registered Behavioral Technician or ability to obtain a Registered Behavioral Technician license within 90 days of hire date

• Ability to prepare for and collect data.
• Ability to enter data and update graphs using a computer program.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form.
• Ability to remain calm and patient during challenging situations.
• Must be able to adhere to the principles and mission of the Institute.
• Ability to interact professionally with colleagues, supervisors, caregivers, and other service providers.
• Ability to establish organizational systems and time management strategies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant coursework/specialized training
• Microsoft Access,Microsoft Excel,Microsoft Word,Microsoft PowerPoint,Microsoft Outlook

Compliance Requirements:

• Physical Exam
• Drug Screen
• Background Check
• Child & Adult Sexual Abuse Registry Request and Check
• Education Credentials Check
• Immunizations