Behavioral Health Consultant - BHS Adult Psychiatry (1JPE)
Benefits Highlights:
- Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
- For more information about Why Iowa?, click here
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education or related field is required
Experience Requirements
- Three or more years of experience, equivalent to full time employment, working directly with individuals with challenging behaviors such as verbal and physical aggression, property destruction, or self-harm.
- Excellent verbal communication skills; including demonstrated positive interpersonal skills and experience leading and/or participating as a member of work teams and groups.
- Proficiency in computer software applications, including demonstrated experience using email, spreadsheets and word processing programs.
- Demonstrated experience promoting a diverse workforce/academic environment
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis and treatment with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or challenging behavior desired.
- Experience with counseling such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Experience working with Adult psychiatry patients
- Experience with CPI (Crisis Prevention)
- Knowledge of University policies, procedures and regulations is desired.
Applicant selected for position, if external, must complete a 1 week orientation. Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM. Hours may vary based on department needs.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Please attach an updated resume/CV as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions, contact Lindsey Fudge at lindsey-fudge@uiowa.edu.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
