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BEHAVIORAL TECHNICIAN
Job Title: BEHAVIORAL TECHNICIAN
Job Code: 0883
FLSA: N
Job Level: 07
Revised Date: 07/01/2017
Job Family: JF 17
Occupational Summary
Provide consultation and technical support to families of patients receiving services within the Duke University Department of Psychiatry, specifically Child and Family Mental Health, regarding coordination of care across the School of Medicine (SOM) as well as available community resources.
Work Performed
Serve as a consultant and patient navigator to parents/caregivers of children and adolescents with behavioral issues via telephone and in clinic.
Guide parents in navigating and coordinating clinical and educational services within the Duke University System and broader community.
Assist parents with reaching their self-identified goals.
Encourage parents to contact the appropriate medical and educational professionals when they have a concern.
Schedule time and place for family activities and conduct follow-up phone calls to program families.
Compile and keep records of information concerning services rendered to families.
Maintain regular contact with the Parent Coach Program Staff/Coordinator and attend biweekly supervisory meetings at Duke. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
Work requires a general educational background normally equivalent to a high school education.
Experience
Experience with providing guidance and assistance to families of individuals with behavioral issues.
Skills
High level of knowledge regarding the resources available in the community for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their families.
Excellent communication skills
Mature, ethical, and conscientious
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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