Behavior Health Counselor - University of California, Irvine

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders serves Southern California's diverse population.In the past year, we helped over 3,300 families through over 18,000 visits. Nearly half of these families relied on Medicaid/CalOptima and one-third were non-English speaking. We have trained professionals throughout our community to better support these families and the community at large. While we look forward to a day where the impact of ASD is lessened, we're committed to helping patients and their families grow in experience and understanding today. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) now occur in about 1 in 36 children. Our vision is to ease families' burden by expanding the clinical services offered at The Center, by building capacity in our community through professional training and to better understand ASD through our ground-breaking research.

The role of the Behavioral Health Counselor 2 is to provide support to our Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)/Behavioral Intervention team at UCI’s Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders (CAND). The BEH Health Counselor will work under the direction of the assigned BCBA Case Supervisor. The ABA/Behavioral Intervention Division offers behavioral treatments using ABA strategies in clinical and community-based settings to individuals (18 months to 22 years of age) with ASD, other neurodevelopment disorders, or other health conditions that affects development. The BEH Health Counselor will be responsible for implementing the behavioral plan as outlined by the BCBA Case Supervisor.

Required:

• Demonstrated strong organizational skills
• Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to utilize computer application software: Windows, MS-Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner with a diverse client group
• 2 years’ experience working with children and their families

Preferred:

• Theoretical knowledge of basic ABA principles and methodology
• Experience as an Registered Behavioral Therapist (RBT)
• 2 years’ experience working with special needs children and their families
• Experience using electronic medical records (EMR)
• Proficient in Spanish, and/or Vietnamese (oral and written)
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.