Behavior Specialist - PHP/IOP - PRN

Rogers Memorial Hospital•Eau Claire, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavior Specialist supports the delivery of high-quality cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) interventions within Rogers Behavioral Health treatment programs. Working with an assigned clinical leader, the specialist assesses behavior functions, develops and implements individualized plans to address maladaptive behaviors, educates patients and support persons, collaborates with an interdisciplinary team, and monitors and adjusts interventions to promote patient outcomes. The position will support upcoming PHP/IOP locations in Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls, scheduled to open in September/October 2026. This is a PRN role providing coverage as needed when the clinic is open Monday through Friday, with no set hours or consistent days. The specialist provides therapeutic services, including groups, under clinical-leader supervision; documents care; participates in treatment planning and team meetings; and helps patients, support persons, and direct-care colleagues use CBT interventions effectively. The position also supports patient and facility safety and may assist with changes to staffing or scheduling assignments as program and patient-care needs require.

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 minimum 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-specific training within the timeline established by leadership during onboarding.

Nice To Haves

12 months of relevant cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT) experience; relevant experience may include clinical care, human services, or educational equivalent.
For Residential programs, a current, active driver’s license in good standing; preferred for all levels of care.
Compliance with Residential Care Center (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) requirements is required for Residential Inpatient programs and preferred for all levels of care.

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 modify interventions in consultation with the Clinical leader.
Document mental health services and complete timely treatment plans, outcome assessments, psychosocial information, and other patient-care records in accordance with applicable regulations and payer expectations.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and assist with treatment-plan development.
Communicate treatment 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 strategies for challenging situations.
Promote patient 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.