Behavior Specialist- PRN

Rogers Behavioral Health•Nashville, TN

19d

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 behavior functions, develops and implements individualized plans to address maladaptive behaviors, educates patients and support persons, collaborates with an interdisciplinary team, and monitors intervention outcomes. Behavior Specialists work with an assigned clinical leader to design and implement CBT-specific treatment plans addressing patients’ presenting symptoms. This is a PRN position providing as-needed coverage when the clinic is open Monday through Friday. There are no set hours or consistent workdays.

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 a valid Substance Abuse Counselor-in-Training credential or state equivalent.
Relevant Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment (CBT) experience; 12 months is preferred.
For Residential programs, hold a current, active driver’s license and be in good standing; preferred for all levels of care.
For Residential Inpatient programs, complete Residential Care Center (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) compliance training; preferred for all levels of care.
Obtain American Heart Association CPR certification within 30 days of hire and recertify every two years.
Complete Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training within 60 days of hire or transfer and recertify annually.
Complete Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) training within 90 days of hire.
Complete additional unit-required training within the timeline established by leadership during onboarding.

Nice To Haves

Twelve months of relevant Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment (CBT) experience.
A 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) compliance training for levels of care other than Residential Inpatient programs.

Responsibilities

Provide cognitive behavioral and other therapeutic services, including groups, according to clinical standards of care and under the Clinical leader’s supervision.
Participate in supervision sessions, communicate patient progress, and discuss 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.
Document mental health services, treatment plans, outcome assessments, psychosocial information, and other patient-care data in the medical record according to applicable regulations and payer expectations; additional documentation in SUD programs may be completed under close supervision.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and assist in developing treatment plans.
Communicate interventions and support needs for assigned patients to interdisciplinary team members and support systems as needed.
Train and support 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 and facility safety.
Support changes in staffing or scheduling assignments when required by program and patient-care needs.
Maintain knowledge of department processes, protocols, and procedures; pursue self-directed learning and continuing education; participate in committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management.
Perform other duties as assigned.