Behavioral Specialist - PRN

Schedule

PRN (as needed) coverage when clinic is open (M-F)

About the Role

The Behavior Specialist supports the delivery of high-quality Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) interventions within Rogers Behavioral Health treatment programs.

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 parent or support person training and education 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).
• 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.

Skills

• Knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to adapt to changing patient needs and circumstances

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

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

PRN (as needed) coverage when clinic is open (M-F)