Autism Technician - PRN

Mercyhealth•Janesville, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Autism Technician, under supervision, provides behavioral services to patients in the autism program. They participate in the treatment team and carries out services as described on the treatment plan. This role includes providing in-home and community behavioral services to patients with autism as directed in the treatment plan. The technician will document observations and care provided in the medical record, observe patients and report adverse reactions to medication or treatment to the Program Supervisor and/or Qualified Supervising Provider, and participate in department and unit performance improvement activities. The employee will need to maintain current de-escalation training and utilize de-escalation techniques on a daily basis.

Requirements

Must complete 40 hours of specified orientation on autism and application of techniques.
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.
Managing Threatening Confrontations Certified (on the job training) within 90 days.
For those driving Mercyhealth vehicles: Maintain a valid driver's license. Have and maintain an acceptable driving record per Mercyhealth's HR.100 Fleet and Driver Safety policy.
For those driving their personal vehicles: Maintain a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with proof of vehicle insurance when requested. Have and maintain an acceptable driving record per Mercyhealth's HR.100 Fleet and Driver Safety policy.
Basic computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

Provides in-home and community behavioral services to patients with autism as directed in the treatment plan.
Participates as a treatment team member by attending meetings, providing feedback about patient progress, and sharing impressions of patient status.
Documents observations and care provided in the medical record.
Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to the Program Supervisor and/and Qualified Supervising Provider.
Participates in department and unit performance improvement activities.
Maintain current de-escalation training and utilize de-escalation techniques on a daily basis.