Behavior Specialist
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Madison, WI, USA
In PersonOnsite at the Madison clinic; PRN coverage is as needed during weekday clinic hours.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryMental & Behavioral Health
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; relevant experience may include clinical care, human services, or educational experience.
- 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 and Community Based Residential Facility requirements is required and is preferred for all levels of care.
- American Heart Association CPR certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire, with recertification every two years.
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer, with annual recertification.
- Community Based Residential Facility training must be completed 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 recommend 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.
- Document mental health services according to applicable regulations and payer expectations, including treatment plans, outcome assessments, psychosocial information, and other patient-care data, accurately and promptly in the medical record. In substance-use-disorder programs, additional documentation may be completed under close Clinical leader supervision.
- Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and assist with treatment-plan development.
- Communicate treatment 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 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 staffing or scheduling assignment changes when program and patient-care needs require.
- Maintain current knowledge of department processes, protocols, and procedures; pursue self-directed learning and continuing-education opportunities; and participate in committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management.
Desired Qualifications
- Twelve months of relevant Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment experience is preferred.
- A current, active driver's license in good standing is preferred for all levels of care.
About the company
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
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
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Founded
1907
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What believers are saying
- Wisconsin approved a $10 million Chippewa Falls grant in February 2026.
- Rogers opened Brown Deer Lifewell June 2026 and added East-Westallis residential capacity August 2026.
- New Chippewa Falls and Sun Prairie expansions broaden referral flow and regional reach.
What critics are saying
- NUHW filed NLRB charges in June 2026 after West Allis firings.
- Rogers sued April 2026 to block union elections; Judge Adelman denied relief.
- Labor conflict threatens clinician retention, patient continuity, and brand trust if organizing spreads.
What makes Rogers Behavioral Health unique
- Rogers runs five care levels across ten states, including telehealth and inpatient.
- Rogers specializes in OCD, eating disorders, anxiety, and trauma with exposure therapy.
- Rogers uses pharmacogenomics and virtual reality, reinforcing a clinically differentiated treatment stack.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)