Behavior Specialist

Full-time - 40 hours/week, Monday - Friday

About the role

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 assesses the function of behavior, develops and implements individualized plans to address maladaptive behaviors, provides training and education to patients and support persons, collaborates within an interdisciplinary team, and monitors progress of behavior interventions.

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 to address patients’ specific needs and goals.
• Participate in supervision sessions with the Clinical leader, communicate regularly on specific patient progress, and adjust care plans based on observations and response to interventions.
• Regularly monitor the effectiveness of interventions and make necessary adjustments, including administering outcome measures, reviewing results, and modifying interventions in consultation with the Clinical leader.
• Ensure interventions produce the desired outcomes.
• Document mental health services according to applicable regulations and payer expectations, including therapeutic treatment plans, outcome assessments, psychosocial information, and other patient care data.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and assist in the development of the treatment plan.
• Communicate treatment interventions and support needs for assigned caseload to interdisciplinary team members and support systems.
• Offer training support to other direct care team members less familiar with cognitive behavioral treatment interventions (e.g., MHT, nurses, clinic assistants).
• Provide parent or support person training and education on how to support CBT interventions and behavioral treatment plans, including teaching positive reinforcement techniques and modeling appropriate behaviors.
• Ensure 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, including maintaining a current knowledge base of department processes, pursuing self-directed learning, and participating in committees or task forces.

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.
• Relevant Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment (CBT) experience (12 months preferred). Relevant experience may include clinical care, human services, or educational equivalent.
• For Residential programs – Must hold a current and active driver's license and be in good standing (preferred for all levels of care).

On-the-job Training

• Compliance with Residential Care Center (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) (required for Residential Inpatient programs, preferred for all levels of care).
• American Heart Association CPR certification within thirty (30) days of hire. Bi-annual re-certification is required.
• Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) within sixty (60) days of hire/transfer. Annual re-certification is required.
• Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) trainings within ninety (90) days of hire.
• Additional unit-specific trainings may be required and must be completed within the timeline established by leadership during onboarding.

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).