Behavioral Specialist: OCD & Anxiety, Adult - Residential

The Behavior Specialist is responsible for supporting the delivery of high-quality Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) interventions within Rogers Behavioral Health treatment programs. The Behavior Specialist is trained to assess the function of behavior, develop & implement individualized plans to address maladaptive behaviors, provide training and education to patients and support persons, collaborate within an interdisciplinary team, and monitor progress of behavior interventions making necessary changes and modifications to produce the best outcomes for patients. Behavior Specialists train and work with an assigned clinical leader to design and implement CBT-specific treatment plans to address presenting symptoms.

Responsibilities

Provide cognitive behavioral and other therapeutic services including groups to patients according to clinical standards of care and under supervision; Participate in supervision sessions with the Clinical leader and communicate on patient progress and care plan adjustments; Monitor effectiveness of interventions, administer outcome measures, review results, and modify interventions as needed; Document mental health services according to regulations and payer expectations; Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and assist in development of treatment plan; Communicate treatment interventions and support needs for assigned caseload to interdisciplinary team members; Offer training support to other direct care team members; Provide parent or support person training and education on how to support CBT interventions and behavioral treatment plans; Provide for patient safety and safety of the facility; Support changes in staffing/scheduling assignment when program and patient care needs require; Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required (human services, psychology, social work, or related field); At minimum, must hold a valid Substance Abuse Counselor-in-Training credential (or state equivalent), if working in an Addiction Recovery program that requires this; For Residential programs – Must hold a current and active driver's license and be in good standing; Compliance with Residential Care Center (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) (required for Residential Inpatient programs); American Heart Association CPR certification within thirty (30) days of hire (bi-annual re-certification required); Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) within sixty (60) days of hire/transfer (annual re-certification required); Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) trainings within ninety (90) days of hire; Additional trainings may be required per unit and must be completed within timeline established by leadership during onboarding

Nice to have

Relevant Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment (CBT) experience (12 months preferred)

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family; 401(k) retirement plan; Employee share program; Life/disability insurance; Flex spending accounts; Tuition reimbursement; Health and wellness program; Employee assistance program (EAP)