Behavioral Specialist: Trauma, 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 of the Clinical leader; Participate in supervision sessions with the Clinical leader and adjust care plans based on patient progress; Regularly monitor effectiveness of interventions, administer outcome measures, and modify interventions as needed; Document mental health services according to applicable regulations and payer expectations; Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and assist in development of treatment plan; Communicate treatment interventions and support needs to interdisciplinary team members and support systems; Offer training support to other direct care team members; Provide parent or support person training and education on supporting 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); Valid Substance Abuse Counselor-in-Training credential (or state equivalent) if working in an Addiction Recovery program that requires this; Current and active driver's license in good standing for Residential programs; Compliance with Residential Care Center (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) for Residential Inpatient programs; American Heart Association CPR certification within thirty (30) days of hire; Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) within sixty (60) days of hire/transfer; Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) trainings within ninety (90) days of hire; Additional trainings as required per unit

Nice to have

Relevant Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment (CBT) experience (12 months preferred); Current and active driver's license in good standing (preferred for all levels of care); Compliance with Residential Care Center (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) (preferred for all levels of care)

Benefits

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