Behavior Specialist- IOP/PHP

Rogers Behavioral Health•Tampa, FL

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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 function, develops and implements individualized plans to address maladaptive behaviors, trains and educates patients and support persons, collaborates with an interdisciplinary team, and monitors intervention progress to guide necessary modifications. Working with an assigned Clinical leader, the Behavior Specialist designs and implements CBT-specific treatment plans to address presenting symptoms. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with typical shifts of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. EST. The position provides therapeutic services under Clinical leader supervision, documents care, contributes to treatment planning, supports patient and facility safety, and may train other care team members and support persons in CBT interventions.

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. Relevant experience may include clinical care, human services, or educational 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 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 timelines established by leadership during onboarding.
For Residential Inpatient programs, comply with Residential Care Center (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) requirements; these are preferred for all levels of care.

Nice To Haves

12 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.
RCC and CBRF compliance 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 needed 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 patient care information in the medical record in accordance with applicable regulations and payer expectations.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and assist in developing treatment plans.
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 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 assignment changes when program and patient care needs require.
Maintain knowledge of department processes, protocols, and procedures; pursue learning and continuing education; and participate in committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management.
Perform other duties as assigned.