Behavioral Technician - Child & Adolescent Neurodevelopment
Company: Cambridge Health Alliance
Location: Somerville
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
CHA recently achieved a milestone with our psychiatry expansion,
admitting the first patients to our new Neuropsychiatry inpatient
unit. This innovative service is for children 3-17 with a primary
diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability,
and/or a related neurodevelopmental disorder who are experiencing
serious behavioral and/or mental health challenges. Once fully
staffed, the unit will have 24 beds, with younger and older
children segmented for optimal care. Recognition of
neurodevelopmental disorder diagnoses has increased in the past
decade,and there are few facilities in MA able to provide the
specialized care this population needs. Thus, our service will fill
a vital gap in care - helping patients develop adaptive skills that
will let them be successful in the community while providing
support for families. It also minimizes the number of patients who
would otherwise be admitted into the general psychiatric
population. Job Purpose The Behavioral Technician is a member of
the multidisciplinary team who works under the supervision of a
registered nurse (RN) and a board certified behavioral analyst
(BCBA). The role of a Behavior Technician includes the following
responsibilities:
Keywords: Cambridge Health Alliance, Somerville , Behavioral Technician - Child & Adolescent Neurodevelopment, Professions , Somerville, Massachusetts
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