Behavioral Specialist

About the role

Full time role; Monday–Friday, no weekends. Typical shift: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm PST.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with patients in Residential, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Partial Hospital (PHP), and Acute Inpatient programs.
• Train and collaborate with the assigned Clinical Services Manager to design and implement CBT-specific treatment plans for Anxiety & OCD Spectrum Disorders, Mood Disorders, Eating Disorders, and Trauma-Related Disorders.
• Attend and participate in CBT Academy and other training under the direction of the Clinical Services Manager or Director prior to working with patients.
• Provide cognitive behavioral and other therapeutic services (excluding medication administration) according to clinical standards of care and under supervision.
• Participate in weekly supervision sessions and communicate ongoing clinical issues to the Clinical Services Manager or Director.
• Ensure documentation of therapeutic treatment plans, outcome assessments, psychosocial information, and other patient care data is completed within the medical record.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and assist in treatment plan development.
• Offer training support to staff less familiar with cognitive behavioral treatment of anxiety, mood, eating, and trauma-related disorders.
• Document mental health services according to applicable regulations and payer expectations.
• Communicate with the Utilization Review department to facilitate payment for services.
• Promote department goals and the mission of the Hospital; communicate goals to fellow staff members.
• Demonstrate measurable goal achievement and maintain department policies and procedures.
• Include requirements and guidelines from external agencies such as the Joint Commission and state regulations.
• Maintain and communicate function backlog within set timeframes.
• Educate new staff on relevant regulations or requirements as directed.
• Demonstrate acceptance and training of student interns in the department as directed.

Education/Training Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in human services, psychology, social work, or a related field (preferred).
• Relevant Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment (CBT) experience (12 months preferred). Relevant experience may include clinical care, human services, or educational equivalent.
• Complete Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) or Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Academy as directed within ninety (90) days of hire/transfer.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Formal self-defense training required within sixty (60) days of hire/transfer; annual re-certification required.
• Compliance with Residential Care Center (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) employee requirements.
• May be required to complete medication pass training and pass medications in a residential setting if business need dictates.

Benefits

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

Pay

Compensation for this role is between $24.65 and $38.63 per hour; placement in the range will vary based on years of experience and education.