Clinical Assistant (Multiple Positions Available)

Clinical Assistant

At the Rutgers University Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, we provide the nation's highest quality doctoral education and training, which develops outstanding practitioners and fosters personal leadership to advance the practice and field of professional psychology. The mission of GSAPP is threefold: education, research/scholarship, and public service. Its goal is to prepare well-educated, qualified, and competent direct-service psychologists who have a special commitment to direct community involvement and to underserved populationsprofessionals who can integrate scientific knowledge with innovation in the delivery of psychological services to individuals, families, groups, and organizations.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Clinical Assistant for the Center for Adult Autism Services Intensive Outpatient Clinic (IOC). Among the key duties of this position are the following: Implements a variety of behavior analytic strategies in support of successful outcomes for adults with autism across the areas of problem behavior reduction and skill acquisition goals throughout center-based and community-based environments. Provides direct care to adults with autism in a variety of settings and contexts. Collects, interprets, and analyzes behavioral data under the supervision of a BCBA. Assists in the management of severe challenging behaviors. Contributes to the development of behavior analytic problem behavior reduction protocols and instructional programming under the supervision of a BCBA.

FLSA - Nonexempt

Salary Details - $19.25/hourly

Benefits - Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs

Position Status - Part Time

Working Hours - 12 - 19.5

Daily Work Shift - Day

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience - High School diploma or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Licenses - Must have active certification in the implementation of crisis management techniques or be capable of obtaining certification in crisis management.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Ability to work well with adults with autism that have significant adaptive, physical, and/or behavioral support needs across various center-based and community-based settings. Competent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications - Some college experience. Experience working in settings supporting adults with autism. Prior experience/certification in crisis management. Prior experience using web-based data collection/analysis software. Fluency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Equipment Utilized - Microsoft Office Suite. Web-based data collection and analysis platform.

Physical Demands and Work Environment - Expected to provide direct care to adult patients in severe behavioral crisis and work with a team in providing treatment to patients in behavioral crisis. May work with patients with multiple forms of severe challenging behavior including, but not limited to, intense aggression, self-injury, elopement, expulsion (spitting out food or liquids during treatment), or property destruction. Must be able to move, list, and carry patients and objects. Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients may involve independently lifting up to fifty (50) pounds, as well as assisting with weights of more than one hundred (100) pounds. Use of abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. Requires frequent movement, use of limbs, and good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina. May also require extended periods of standing or sitting.