Autism Technician - FT

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Lake Geneva, WI

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Mercyhealth is an integrated health system that delivers exceptional, coordinated care across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents, offering routine health care, immunizations, preventive health screenings, and highly specialized care such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, and cancer treatment. The organization has been nationally recognized for its commitment to its people and culture, including being ranked #1 on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50, one of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers, and a Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women. The Autism Technician provides full-time in-home and community behavioral services to patients with autism as directed in their treatment plan. This role involves participating as a treatment team member, documenting patient progress, and reporting adverse reactions to medication or treatment.

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
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/or 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