Behavior Specialist- SUD

Rogers Behavioral Health•Brown Deer, WI

About The Position

The Behavior Specialist conducts Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with patients in Rogers Behavioral Health Residential, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Partial Hospital (PHP), and Acute Inpatient treatment programs. In collaboration with and under the supervision of the Clinical Services Manager or Director, the specialist designs and implements CBT-specific treatment plans for patients with Anxiety and OCD Spectrum Disorders, Mood Disorders, Eating Disorders, and Trauma-Related Disorders. The position includes clinical training, supervision, treatment documentation, multidisciplinary collaboration, staff education, regulatory compliance, and participation in hospital and department improvement efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; a degree in human services, psychology, social work, or a related field is preferred.
Relevant Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment (CBT) experience is preferred, with clinical care, human services, or educational equivalent experience considered relevant.
Complete CBT or DBT Academy as directed within 90 days of hire or transfer.
A SAC-IT, SAC, or CSAC is required in Wisconsin; a state-applicable substance abuse specialty authorization is required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Formal self-defense training must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer, with annual recertification.
Meet Residential Care Center (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) employee requirements.

Nice To Haves

Relevant CBT experience, with 12 months preferred.
A bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, social work, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Attend and participate in CBT Academy and other training as directed by the Clinical Services Manager or Director before working with patients.
Provide cognitive behavioral and other therapeutic services, except medication administration, according to clinical standards of care and under the supervision of the Clinical Services Manager or Director.
Participate in weekly supervision and communicate ongoing clinical issues to the Clinical Services Manager or Director.
Document therapeutic treatment plans, outcome assessments, psychosocial information, and other patient care data in the medical record.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and develop treatment plans.
Support training for staff less familiar with CBT treatment of anxiety, mood, eating, and trauma-related disorders.
Document mental health services according to applicable regulations and payer expectations.
Coordinate with the Utilization Review department to provide information needed to facilitate payment for services.
Promote department goals and the Hospital’s mission, communicate goals to fellow staff, demonstrate measurable goal achievement, and maintain department policies and procedures.
Follow external agency requirements and guidelines, including Joint Commission and state requirements.
Maintain or communicate function backlogs to the appropriate party within the set timeframe.
Educate new staff about applicable regulations and requirements as directed, and support and train student interns as directed.
Understand and comply with Joint Commission and other regulatory requirements, including standards, regulations, and protocols relevant to the partial hospital program.
Participate in in-services, seminars, meetings, committees, Rogers Improvement System (RIS) team meetings, and team projects as directed.
Apply the RIS model to department activities and participate in or create improvement projects for Hospital areas.
Attend partial hospital meetings as necessary, participate in discussions, and contribute to improvement activities.
Demonstrate punctuality, preparedness, effective communication, organizational skills, and a positive, solution-focused approach.
Respond to inquiries and complete tasks in a timely manner; communicate professionally and attempt to resolve peer issues calmly and constructively.
Communicate concerns and offer solutions, and maintain a professional attitude toward patients’ families, visitors, vendors, and other external parties.
Attend outside seminars to promote professional growth.
Comply with Hospital policies and procedures, including Human Resources, Infection Control, and Employee Health policies and programs.
Wear appropriate professional attire.
Complete medication-pass training and pass medications in a residential setting if required by business need.