Behavior Specialist

Rogers Behavioral Health•Kenosha, WI

About The Position

The Behavior Specialist supports the delivery of high-quality Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) interventions within Rogers Behavioral Health treatment programs. The role assesses behavioral functions; develops and implements individualized plans to address maladaptive behaviors; educates patients and their support persons; collaborates with an interdisciplinary team; and monitors and adjusts interventions to support patient outcomes. Behavior Specialists work with an assigned Clinical leader to design and implement CBT-specific treatment plans addressing presenting symptoms. The position provides therapeutic services under Clinical leader supervision, participates in supervision and treatment team meetings, communicates patient progress and support needs, maintains patient-care documentation, and supports patient and facility safety. The role may also provide training to other direct care team members and to parents or support persons. Duties and required training may vary by program, including Residential and Addiction Recovery programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, social work, or a related field.
If working in an Addiction Recovery program that requires it, hold at least a valid Substance Abuse Counselor-in-Training credential or state equivalent.
For Residential programs, hold a current, active driver’s license and be in good standing; this is preferred for all levels of care.
Complete aggression control training successfully.
Be able to work independently and complete assignments within specified timeframes.
Have strong interpersonal skills and highly proficient verbal and written communication skills.
Be able to perform the physical duties of the role, including walking, sitting, standing, moderate lifting of at least 20 pounds, reaching, handling, grasping, manual dexterity, stooping, bending, kneeling, and flexible movements.
Have verbal, hearing, reading, written, auditory, and numerical abilities needed for patient and employee interactions, recordkeeping, and computer operation.
Be physically and mentally able to perform job duties, as verified by a post-employment physical examination by a licensed physician.
Complete American Heart Association CPR certification within 30 days of hire and bi-annual recertification.
Complete Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training within 60 days of hire or transfer and annual recertification.
Complete Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) training within 90 days of hire.
Complete additional unit-specific trainings within timelines established by leadership during onboarding.

Nice To Haves

At least 12 months of relevant Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment (CBT) experience; relevant experience may include clinical care, human services, or educational equivalent.
Current, active driver’s license in good standing for levels of care other than Residential programs.
Residential Care Center (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) training for levels of care other than Residential Inpatient programs.

Responsibilities

Provide CBT and other therapeutic services, including groups, according to clinical standards of care and under the supervision of the Clinical leader.
Participate in supervision sessions and communicate patient progress and recommended care-plan adjustments based on observations and responses to interventions.
Monitor intervention effectiveness, administer and review outcome measures, and adjust interventions in consultation with the Clinical leader.
Complete timely documentation of treatment plans, outcome assessments, psychosocial information, and other patient-care data in the medical record, consistent with regulations and payer expectations.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and assist with treatment-plan development.
Communicate interventions and support needs for assigned patients to interdisciplinary team members and support systems as needed.
Provide training support to direct care team members who are less familiar with CBT interventions.
Train and educate parents or other support persons on supporting CBT interventions and behavioral treatment plans, including positive reinforcement, modeling appropriate behaviors, and managing challenging situations.
Promote patient safety and facility safety.
Support staffing or scheduling assignment changes when program and patient-care needs require.
Maintain knowledge of department processes, protocols, and procedures; pursue self-directed learning and continuing education; and participate in committees, task forces, and work groups as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.