Behavior Specialist

Schedule

Full time Monday - Friday (no weekends, no holidays)

About the Role

The Behavior Specialist supports the delivery of high-quality Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) interventions within Rogers Behavioral Health treatment programs. They are trained to assess the function of behavior, develop and 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.

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 adjustments needed to care plan based on observations and response to interventions delivered.
• Regularly monitor the effectiveness of interventions and make necessary adjustments.
• Document mental health services according to applicable regulations and payer expectations.
• Communicate treatment interventions and support needs for assigned caseload to applicable interdisciplinary team members and to support systems as needed.
• Offer training support to other direct care team members less familiar with cognitive behavioral treatment interventions (MHT, nurses, clinic assistants, etc.).
• Provide training support to parents or support persons on how to support CBT interventions and behavioral treatment plans effectively.
• Support changes in staffing/scheduling assignment when program and patient care needs require.

Qualifications

• 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).
• 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 trainings may be required per unit – these must be completed within timeline established by leadership during onboarding.

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Knowledge of cognitive-behavioral therapy principles and practices
• Ability to document and report patient progress accurately
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills

Benefits

The System also includes Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation, which supports patient care, programs, and research; and Rogers InHealth, an initiative that works to eliminate the stigma of mental health challenges.

To learn more about Rogers Behavioral Health, visit rogersbhfoundation.org.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full time Monday - Friday (no weekends, no holidays)

Contact

Rogers Behavioral Health offers a Total Rewards package of benefits, including:

• 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)

For more information, please visit rogersbh.org.