Behavioral Specialist

Summary

The Behavioral Specialist supports the delivery of high‑quality Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) interventions within Rogers Behavioral Health treatment programs. The 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, making necessary changes to produce the best outcomes for patients.

Behavior Specialists work with an assigned clinical leader to design and implement CBT‑specific treatment plans for presenting symptoms.

Schedule:

PRN, as needed/as available, clinic open Monday through Friday.

Hours:

coverage between 8:00 am and 6:30 pm depending on clinic needs.

• 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 provide adjustments needed to the 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 the Clinical Leader. Behavior specialists ensure that interventions produce the desired outcomes.
• Document mental health services according to applicable regulations and payer expectations, ensuring acute and timely documentation of therapeutic treatment plans, outcome assessments, psychosocial information, and other patient care data within the medical record. Additional documentation may be completed under close supervision of the Clinical Leader within SUD programs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and assist in the development of the treatment plan.
• Communicate treatment interventions and support needs for the 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 (e.g., MHT, nurses, clinic assistants).
• Provide parent or support person training and education on how to support CBT interventions and behavioral treatment plans effectively.
• 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, protocols, and procedures, pursuing self‑directed learning and continuing education opportunities, and participating on committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management.

• Bachelor’s Degree required (human services, psychology, social work, or related field).
• 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). 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 (preferably 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 the timeline established by leadership during onboarding.

• 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).

EOE/MFDV.

Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action – Rogers Behavioral Health (rogersbh.org).

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