Behavior Specialist: Float - Residential
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Oconomowoc, WI, USA
In Person
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.
- At least one year of experience as a Behavior Specialist at Rogers is required.
- Cross-training in two other programs, including other levels of care, is required.
- Completion of Behavior Specialist preceptor training is required.
- Ability to carry a full caseload while problem-solving and flexibly meeting additional patient care needs is required.
- For Residential programs, a current, active driver's license and good standing are required; this is preferred for all levels of care.
- Compliance with Residential Care Center and Community Based Residential Facility requirements 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.
- Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention is required within 60 days of hire or transfer, with annual recertification.
- Community Based Residential Facility training is required within 90 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Provide cognitive behavioral and other therapeutic services, including groups, according to clinical standards of care and under the Clinical Leader’s supervision, addressing patients’ specific needs and goals.
- Participate in supervision sessions with the Clinical Leader, communicate patient progress regularly, and discuss care-plan adjustments based on observations and response to interventions.
- Monitor intervention effectiveness, administer outcome measures, review results, and modify interventions as needed in consultation with the Clinical Leader.
- Document mental health services according to regulations and payer expectations, including 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 with treatment development.
- Communicate treatment interventions and support needs for the assigned caseload to interdisciplinary team members and support systems as needed.
- Train and educate parents or support persons to support cognitive behavioral therapy interventions and behavioral treatment plans, including positive reinforcement, modeling appropriate behaviors, and managing challenging situations.
- Support staffing or scheduling assignment changes when program and patient-care needs require.
- Complete preceptor training and support onboarding of new staff, including participating in interviews, serving as primary preceptor for new Behavior Specialists, educating new Mental Health Technicians, Behavioral Health Technicians, Behavior Specialists, and Registered Nurses, and participating in introductory evaluations.
- Facilitate interdisciplinary and team communication, including lunch-and-learn sessions, compassion resilience trainings, and shift-change staff updates.
- Perform supervisory duties, including supervising bachelor’s-level interns and Mental Health Technicians, and conducting peer fidelity monitoring through documentation audits and direct observations.
- Provide for patient safety and facility safety.
- Maintain knowledge of department processes, protocols, and procedures; pursue self-directed learning and continuing education; and participate in other assigned duties.
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)