Behavioural Interventionist - Acute Care For Elderly ACE
Core
Support staff and caregivers in managing unmanaged responsive behaviors in elderly patients with dementia, mental health, or neurological conditions in an acute care setting.
Role type
Senior IC behavioral interventionist (acute care)
Builds
Individualized transitional care plans and behavioral management strategies
Domain
Healthcare / Geriatrics / Behavioral Health
Required skills
Behavioral assessment, care plan development, staff coaching, transition planning, risk assessment, data documentation, inter-professional collaboration
Preferred skills
Gerontology certification, experience with geriatric syndromes (delirium/BPSD), Gently persuasive approach certification
Technologies
Statistical reporting systems
Responsibilities
Conduct behavioral assessments per best practice guidelines, identify behavior triggers, implement and evaluate behavioral interventions, provide patient-specific education and training to staff, manage patient transitions to community services, maintain accurate documentation and monthly statistics, participate in care conferences and quality improvement projects
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC