Behavioral Health Assistant

Job Description

Research and log each incarcerated individual admitted to IMCC for the purposes of determining assessment completion (PREA etc) or if the individual needs to complete testing (CASA/BETA).

Track incarcerated individuals’ housed within the facility to keep the CASA/BETA testing list current and enable accurate scheduling of testing groups.

Ensure IMCC’s compliance with PREA requirements by presenting necessary information/education to incarcerated individuals through videos and written materials and documenting completion within 72 hours of arrival.

E-Verify and Right to Work
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in psychology, mental health counseling, applied behavior analysis, substance use, clinical social work, behavioral sciences, mental health, or a closely-related field.

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Additional Qualification Requirements

Within a period of time after hire, as determined by the appointing authority, employees in this class may be required to obtain one or more of the following certificates, licenses, or endorsements:

• Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor (LCADAC)
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
• Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)