Rogers Behavioral Health

Specialized psychiatric treatment with outcomes measurement

Behavior Specialist

Mental & Behavioral HealthConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-time$29.42 - $39.53

About the Job

Requirements

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 Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment experience is preferred, including clinical care, human services, or educational experience.
Residential Care Center and Community Based Residential Facility compliance training is required for Residential Inpatient programs and preferred for all levels of care.
American Heart Association CPR certification is required within 30 days of hire, with recertification every two years.
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training is required within 60 days of hire or transfer, with annual recertification.
Community Based Residential Facility training is required within 90 days of hire.
Additional unit-specific training may be required and must be completed within the timeline established by leadership during onboarding.

Responsibilities

Provide cognitive behavioral and other therapeutic services, including groups, to patients according to clinical standards of care and under the Clinical Leader's supervision to address patients' specific needs and goals.
Participate in supervision sessions with the Clinical Leader, communicate regularly about patient progress, and report needed care-plan adjustments based on observations and responses to interventions.
Monitor intervention effectiveness, administer outcome measures, review results, and adjust interventions in consultation with the Clinical Leader to ensure desired outcomes.
Document mental health services according to applicable regulations and payer expectations, including timely completion of treatment plans, outcome assessments, psychosocial information, and other patient-care data in the medical record; additional documentation in substance use disorder programs may be completed under close Clinical Leader supervision.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and assist in developing treatment plans.
Communicate treatment interventions and support needs for the assigned caseload to applicable interdisciplinary team members and support systems as needed.
Provide training support to direct-care team members who are less familiar with cognitive behavioral treatment interventions, including mental health technicians, nurses, and clinic assistants.
Train and educate parents or support persons on supporting cognitive behavioral interventions and behavioral treatment plans, including positive reinforcement techniques, modeling appropriate behaviors, and strategies for managing challenging situations.
Provide for patient safety and facility safety.
Support changes in staffing or scheduling assignments when program and patient-care needs require.
Maintain current 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.

Desired Qualifications

At least 12 months of relevant Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment experience is preferred.

Schedule:
PRN - as needed coverage when clinic is open
No set hours or consistent days

The Behavior Specialist is responsible for supporting the delivery of high-quality Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) interventions within Rogers Behavioral Health treatment programs. The Behavior Specialist is trained to assess the function of behavior, develop & implement individualized plans to address maladaptive behaviors, provide training and education to patients and support persons, collaborate within an interdisciplinary team, and monitor progress of behavior interventions making necessary changes and modifications to produce the best outcomes for patients. Behavior Specialists train and work with an assigned clinical leader to design and implement CBT-specific treatment plans to address presenting symptoms.

Job Duties & 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. This involves administering outcome measures, reviewing the results, and modifying interventions as needed in consultation with Clinical leader. Behavior specialists will ensure that interventions are producing the desired outcomes.
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. Additional documentation may be completed 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.).
Providing parent or support person training and education on how to support CBT interventions and behavioral treatment plans effectively. This may involve 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.
Performs other duties as assigned. These may include but are not limited to: Maintaining a current knowledge base 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.

Education & Experience:

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.
Relevant Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment (CBT) experience (12 months preferred). Relevant experience may include clinical care, human services, or educational equivalent.

Required on-the-job Training:

Compliance with Residential Care Center (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) (Required for Residential Inpatient programs, preferred for all levels of care).
American Heart Association CPR certification within thirty (30) days of hire. Bi-annual re-certification is required.
Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) within sixty (60) days of hire/transfer. Annual re-certification is required.
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.

Pay Transparency Requirements:

Compensation for this role is between $29.42 - $39.53. This location is operated under a collective bargaining agreement which will determine placement in the wage scale - all new hires will be paid at a rate on the scale and placed at that step of the scale, while all internal hires' wages will align to their years of service.

The System also includes Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation, which supports patient care, programs, and research; and Rogers InHealth, an initiative that works to eliminate the stigma of mental health challenges.

https://rogersbhfoundation.org/

EOE/MFDV

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action – Rogers Behavioral Health (rogersbh.org)

With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including:

Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family
401(k) retirement plan
Employee share program
Life/disability insurance
Flex spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement
Health and wellness program
Employee assistance program (EAP)

Through UnitedHealthcare, UMR and HealthSCOPE Benefits creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Rogers Behavioral Health.To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please visitTransparency in Coverage (uhc.com)

About the Company

Rogers Behavioral Health

Specialized psychiatric treatment with outcomes measurement

Rogers Behavioral Health provides specialized, evidence-based psychiatric care for children, teens, and adults. It treats OCD, anxiety disorders, addiction, depression and mood disorders, eating disorders, trauma, and PTSD through a growing national network of programs. Treatments are delivered using measurement-based care, with clinicians tracking clinical outcomes to guide treatment decisions and improve results. The organization operates as a not-for-profit with more than a century of experience, distinguishing itself by its focus on proven therapies, outcome data, and access to care across multiple communities. Its goal is to deliver high-quality, data-driven psychiatric care that helps patients achieve better mental health outcomes across the country.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: United States
Founded: 1907

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