NI-Specialist, Behavioral

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

4/14/2021

Entity:

Illinois

Job Code:

NI-2008AC

Job Title:

NI-Specialist, Behavioral

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

Assists the interdisciplinary team in providing direct patient care under the direction of the Charge Nurse.  Leads educational groups.  Provides and participates in co-leadership of supportive therapy under the direction and supervision of the Behavioral Therapist.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

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Provides therapeutic patient care.

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Monitors and records patient activities and behaviors and documents in the medical record per department and hospital policy and procedures. Communicates pertinent information to other disciplines in order to promote an integrated approach to treatment.

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Co-leads designated groups and actively participates in program evaluation. Leads designated psychoeducational groups, as experience allows, with appropriate supervision.

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Participates in nonviolent crisis intervention and crisis management as needed.

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Performs all aspects of care in an environment that optimizes patient and environmental safety in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and compliance efforts.

ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.

X

Clinical

Provides age and culturally appropriate assessment/screening, interpretation of clinical and laboratory data and develops and implements age appropriate interventional and plans of care including education within the parameters of his/her position responsibilities and licensure.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree

in Psychology, Sociology or related field.

Required

2 years

experience in a psychiatric setting.

Preferred

Current certification in nonviolent crisis intervention required within 90 days of hire.

Required

CPR Bi-annual certification.

Required

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Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication, organizational and critical decision-making skills.

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Successful completion of annual clinical, age specific and job specific competencies and skills validation tools.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Standing

X

Walking

X

Climbing

X

Bending

X

Crouching

X

Pushing / Pulling

X

Fine Hand / Eye Coordination

X

Color Discrimination

X

Hearing Ability

X

Lifting / Lowering 1 -15 lbs.

X

15 - 30 lbs.

X

30 - 50 lbs.

X

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Concentration on Detail

X

Attention Span of 1 + Hours on a Task

X

Ability to Remember Multiple Tasks

X

Oral Communication

X

Written Communication

X

Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids

X

Exposure to Toxins, Cytotoxins, Poisons

X

Exposure to Extreme Heat, Cold, Temp Fluctuations

X

Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals

X

Exposure to Radiation

X

Other - Working with patients in crisis who may be volatile and potentially violent.

X

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.