Behavior Specialist, Eating Disorder: Adolescent - Residential

Job Duties & 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. This involves administering outcome measures, reviewing the results, and modifying interventions as needed in consultation with Clinical leader.
• Document mental health services according to applicable regulations and payer expectations.
• Assist in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and assist in development of the treatment plan.
• 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. This may involve teaching positive reinforcement techniques, modeling appropriate behaviors, and providing strategies for managing challenging situations.
• Support changes in staffing/scheduling assignment when program and patient care needs require.

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).
• 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.

Qualifications

• Mental health counseling, psychology, social work, or related field.
• Experience in providing cognitive behavioral therapy.
• Knowledge of substance abuse counseling and addiction recovery.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Skills

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Social Work
• Psychology
• Substance Abuse Counseling
• Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
• Documentation and Record Keeping
• Parent and Support Person Training
• Behavioral Management

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)

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are typically full-time, but may vary based on program needs.