Behavioral Health Specialist

ThedaCare

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Specialist teaches the components of stress management, relaxation, and coping skills, and the tools and process of behavior change. Facilitates group discussions and provides individual health coaching sessions to assist in dealing with barriers to behavior change.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, behavioral health, health services, or related field
Two years of work experience working with mental health and/or substance abuse coaching in a healthcare, therapeutic, physician, and/or other clinical practice setting
Must be comfortable leading classes/groups, conducting one on one sessions, and readiness screenings.

Nice To Haves

Preferred licensing - LCSW or MSW

Responsibilities

Develops programs and educates on the components of stress management, relaxation, and coping skills, and the tools and process of behavior change.
Provides individual private coaching sessions for participants.
Assesses client’s needs and provide coaching service with competence in a variety of coaching techniques and/or models that matches the client’s stage of readiness to change.
Determines potential for negative outcome and adjusts coaching accordingly.
Determines and provides relevant community and/or healthcare resources that help support client’s solution for change.
Helps client work towards forming solutions for health improvement area or problem.
Establishes a plan of action and realistic weekly goals with client that support a positive outcome for all clients.
Completes and maintains accurate records and reports regarding participant’s progress and other required information.