Behavior Specialist- PRN

Rogers Behavioral Health•Walnut Creek, CA

10d•$29 - $40

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 involves assessing behavior, developing and implementing individualized plans to address maladaptive behaviors, educating patients and support persons, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and monitoring and adjusting interventions to support patient outcomes. Behavior Specialists work with an assigned clinical leader to design and implement CBT-specific treatment plans for presenting symptoms. This is a PRN position providing coverage as needed when the clinic is open, with 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.
Complete 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.
Comply with Residential Care Center (RCC) and CBRF requirements when working in Residential Inpatient programs.

Nice To Haves

Twelve months of relevant Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment (CBT) experience is preferred; relevant experience may include clinical care, human services, or educational equivalent.
RCC and CBRF compliance is preferred for all levels of care outside Residential Inpatient programs.

Responsibilities

Provide cognitive behavioral 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 needed care-plan adjustments to the Clinical leader.
Monitor intervention effectiveness, administer outcome measures, review results, and modify interventions in consultation with the Clinical leader.
Document mental health services and patient-care information in the medical record in accordance with applicable regulations and payer expectations; complete additional documentation within SUD programs under close supervision when applicable.
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.
Train and support direct-care team members who are less familiar with CBT interventions.
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 staffing or scheduling changes when program and patient-care needs require.
Perform other assigned duties, which may include maintaining knowledge of department processes and protocols, pursuing self-directed learning and continuing education, and participating in committees, task forces, or work groups.