Location: Irvine, CA
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
Overview: 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. Pediatrics Responsibilities: 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. Qualifications: **Required:** - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Demonstrates strong organizational skills - An approach to working with colleagues that enhances collaboration and team building - Ability to utilize computer application software: Windows, MS-Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point - Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training - 2 years’ experience working with children and their families **Preferred:** - Theoretical knowledge of basic ABA principles and methodology - Experience as an Registered Behavioral