Behavior Specialist

Rogers Memorial Hospital•Wausau, 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, provides training and education to patients and support persons, collaborates with an interdisciplinary team, and monitors and adjusts behavior interventions to support patient outcomes. Behavior Specialists work with an assigned clinical leader to design and implement CBT-specific treatment plans for presenting symptoms. The position provides therapeutic services, including groups, under the supervision of a Clinical leader and in accordance with clinical standards of care. It includes participating in supervision and treatment-team meetings, documenting services and patient-care information, training direct-care team members and support persons, and helping ensure patient and facility safety. The specialist may also support changes in staffing or scheduling assignments as program and patient-care needs require, and perform other duties as assigned. A bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, social work, or a related field is required. A valid Substance Abuse Counselor-in-Training credential, or state equivalent, is required when working in an Addiction Recovery program that requires it. Relevant CBT experience is preferred. Additional role-specific credentials, training, and recertification requirements apply, particularly for residential programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, social work, or a related field.
For work in an Addiction Recovery program that requires it, a valid Substance Abuse Counselor-in-Training credential or state equivalent.
For Residential programs, a current, active driver’s license and good standing are required; this is preferred for all levels of care.
For Residential Inpatient programs, compliance with Residential Care Center (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) requirements is required and is preferred for all levels of care.
American Heart Association CPR certification within 30 days of hire, with bi-annual recertification.
Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) within 60 days of hire or transfer, with annual recertification.
For applicable residential roles, Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) training within 90 days of hire.
Complete any additional unit-required training within the timeline established by leadership during onboarding.

Nice To Haves

Relevant Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment (CBT) experience; 12 months is preferred.
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.

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 and complete timely treatment plans, outcome assessments, psychosocial information, and other patient-care data in the medical record, in accordance with applicable regulations and payer expectations.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment-team meetings and assist with treatment-plan development.
Communicate interventions and support needs for the assigned caseload to interdisciplinary team members and support systems as needed.
Train and support direct-care team members who are less familiar with CBT interventions.
Provide parents or other support persons with training and education on supporting CBT interventions and behavioral treatment plans, including positive reinforcement, modeling appropriate behaviors, and strategies for challenging situations.
Help ensure 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.