Behavior Specialist

Schedule

Monday through Friday, typical shift 8:00 am – 4:30 pm EST.

About the role

The Behavior Specialist supports the delivery of high‑quality Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) interventions within Rogers Behavioral Health treatment programs. Trained to assess behavior function, develop and implement individualized plans, provide training and education to patients and support persons, collaborate within an interdisciplinary team, and monitor progress, making necessary adjustments to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

The system also includes the Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation, which supports patient care, programs, and research, and Rogers InHealth, an initiative to eliminate mental‑health stigma.

Responsibilities

• Provide DBT and other therapeutic services, including groups, to patients under the supervision of the clinical leader.
• Participate in supervision sessions, communicate patient progress, and adjust care plans based on observations and response to interventions.
• Monitor effectiveness of interventions, administer outcome measures, review results, and modify interventions in consultation with the clinical leader.
• Document mental health services in accordance with regulations and payer expectations, ensuring timely completion of treatment plans, outcome assessments, and psychosocial information.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and assist in developing treatment plans.
• Communicate treatment interventions and support needs for assigned caseload to interdisciplinary team members and support systems.
• Offer training support to direct‑care team members (MHT, nurses, clinic assistants, etc.) on cognitive‑behavioral treatment interventions.
• Provide parent or support‑person training and education on DBT interventions and behavioral treatment plans.
• Ensure patient and facility safety, and support staffing or scheduling changes as needed.
• Maintain current knowledge of department processes, pursue self‑directed learning, and participate on committees, task forces, or work groups.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including documentation under close supervision for SUD programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, social work, or a related field.
• Valid Substance Abuse Counselor‑in‑Training credential (or state equivalent) when working in an Addiction Recovery program.
• At least 12 months of relevant CBT and DBT treatment experience (preferred).
• For residential programs: current, active driver’s license in good standing (preferred for all levels of care).
• Compliance training for Residential Care Center (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) as required.
• American Heart Association CPR certification within 30 days of hire; bi‑annual recertification.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training within 60 days of hire/transfer; annual recertification.
• CBRF trainings within 90 days of hire; additional unit‑specific trainings as directed.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employee and family.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee share program.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health and wellness program.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).