Behavior Specialist - Pool

Rogers Memorial Hospital•West Allis, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports patients within various programs and units at the Residential level of care. The Behavior Specialist is responsible for delivering high-quality Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) interventions within Rogers Behavioral Health treatment programs. Key responsibilities include assessing behavior function, developing and implementing individualized plans for maladaptive behaviors, providing training and education to patients and support persons, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and monitoring the progress of behavior interventions to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Behavior Specialists work under the guidance of an assigned clinical leader to design and implement CBT-specific treatment plans to address presenting symptoms.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required (human services, psychology, social work, or related field).
At minimum, must hold a valid Substance Abuse Counselor-in-Training credential (or state equivalent), if working in an Addiction Recovery program that requires this.
Must hold a current and active driver's license and be in good standing (for Residential programs).
Compliance with Residential Care Center (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) (Required for Residential Inpatient programs).
American Heart Association CPR certification within thirty (30) days of hire.
Bi-annual re-certification is required (for CPR).
Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) within sixty (60) days of hire/transfer.
Annual re-certification is required (for NCI).
Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) trainings within ninety (90) days of hire.
Additional trainings may be required per unit – these must be completed within timeline established by leadership during onboarding.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide cognitive behavioral and other therapeutic services, including groups, to patients, according to clinical standards of care and under the supervision of the Clinical leader to address patients’ specific needs and goals.
Participate in supervision sessions with the Clinical leader, communicate regularly on specific patient progress, and adjustments needed to care plan based on observations and response to interventions delivered.
Regularly monitor the effectiveness of interventions and make necessary adjustments, including administering outcome measures, reviewing results, and modifying interventions as needed in consultation with the Clinical leader.
Document mental health services according to applicable regulations and payer expectations.
Assure acute and timely documentation of therapeutic treatment plans, outcome assessments, psychosocial information, and other patient care data is completed within the medical record.
Complete additional documentation under close supervision of the Clinical leader within SUD programs.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and assist in development of the treatment plan.
Communicate treatment interventions and support needs for assigned caseload to applicable interdisciplinary team members and to support systems as needed.
Offer training support to other direct care team members less familiar with cognitive behavioral treatment interventions (MHT, nurses, clinic assistants, etc.).
Provide parent or support person training and education on how to support CBT interventions and behavioral treatment plans effectively, including teaching positive reinforcement techniques, modeling appropriate behaviors, and providing strategies for managing challenging situations.
Provide for patient safety and the safety of the facility.
Support changes in staffing/scheduling assignment when program and patient care needs require.
Perform other duties as assigned, including maintaining current knowledge of department processes, protocols, and procedures, pursuing self-directed learning and continuing education opportunities, and participating on committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management.