Clinical Assistant (Multiple Positions Available)

Posting Summary
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 .

Overview
At the Rutgers University Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology we provide the nations highest quality doctoral education and training which develops outstanding practitioners and fosters personal leadership to advance the practice and field of professional psychology. Since the establishment of our Psychological Clinic in 1929 and the schools founding in 1974 we have become the gold standard in the education and training of qualified and competent direct-service psychologists. 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. Professionals receiving a doctoral degree in psychology should be capable of extending psychological knowledge and exhibiting the high level of analytic skills and theoretical understanding needed to use existing and emerging psychological knowledge.

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.