Behavioral Specialist

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. This position is to help support our new Child / Adolescent IOP program!

Responsibilities

Provide cognitive behavioral and other therapeutic services, including groups, to patients according to clinical standards of care and under the supervision of the Clinical leader; Participate in supervision sessions, communicate on patient progress, and adjust care plans based on observations and responses to interventions; Regularly monitor intervention effectiveness, administer outcome measures, review results, and modify interventions in consultation with the Clinical leader; Document mental health services according to applicable regulations and payer expectations; Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and assist in developing treatment plans; Communicate treatment interventions and support needs to interdisciplinary team members and support systems; Offer training support to direct care team members less familiar with CBT interventions (MHT, nurses, clinic assistants, etc.); Provide parent or support person training on supporting CBT interventions and behavioral treatment plans; Provide for patient safety and the safety of the facility; Support changes in staffing/scheduling assignments when program and patient care needs require; Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (human services, psychology, social work, or related field); Valid Substance Abuse Counselor-in-Training credential (or state equivalent), if working in an Addiction Recovery program that requires this; American Heart Association CPR certification within thirty (30) days of hire, with bi-annual re-certification; Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) within sixty (60) days of hire/transfer, with annual re-certification; Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) trainings within ninety (90) days of hire; Additional trainings as required per unit within the timeline set by leadership

Nice to have

12 months relevant Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment (CBT) experience (preferred); Current and active driver's license in good standing (preferred for all levels of care; required for Residential programs); Compliance with Residential Care Center (RCC) and CBRF requirements (required for Residential Inpatient programs, preferred for all levels of care)

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)