Behavior Specialist

Rogers Memorial Hospital•Oconomowoc, 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 the function of behavior, 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 support patient outcomes. Behavior Specialists train and work with an assigned clinical leader to design and implement CBT-specific treatment plans for presenting symptoms. The position provides cognitive behavioral and other therapeutic services, including groups, under the supervision of a Clinical leader and according to clinical standards of care. It includes participating in supervision and treatment-team meetings, communicating patient progress and support needs, documenting services and care information, and providing training to direct-care colleagues and patients’ support persons. The Behavior Specialist also supports patient and facility safety and may assist with changes to staffing or schedules based on program and patient-care needs.

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.
For Residential programs, hold a current, active driver’s license and be in good standing.
For Residential Inpatient programs, complete required Residential Care Center (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) training.
Complete CBRF training within 90 days of hire.
Complete additional unit-required 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.
A current, active driver’s license in good standing is preferred for all levels of care.
RCC and CBRF training is 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 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.
Document mental health services, treatment plans, outcome assessments, psychosocial information, and other patient-care data in the medical record in accordance with applicable regulations and payer expectations.
Complete additional documentation in SUD programs under close supervision of the Clinical leader, as 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 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.
Support 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 determined by management.
Perform other duties as assigned.