Behavior Specialist

The Behavior Specialist is responsible for conducting Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with patients within Rogers Behavioral Health treatment programs as detailed. Behavior specialists train and work with the 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.
• Participate in weekly supervision sessions with the Clinical leader and communicate with them  on an ongoing basis regarding clinical issues.
• Assure 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 .
• Offer training support to other staff members less familiar with the cognitive treatment interventions.
• Document mental health services according to applicable regulations and payer expectations.
• Complete all relevant training as directed within timeline established by leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description:

Education/Training Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required (human services, psychology, social work, or related field).
• Relevant Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment (CBT) experience (12 months preferred). Relevant experience may include clinical care, human services, or educational equivalent.
• For Residential programs – Must hold a current and active driver's license and be in good standing. (preferred for all levels of care)

Additional requirements for SUD programs:

• Bachelor’s Degree required (human services, psychology, social work, or related field).
• Must hold valid Substance Abuse credential (or state equivalent).

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

Formal training will be provided for the following:

• American Heart Association CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
• Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) within 60 days of hire.
• Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) trainings within 90 days of hire.
• NCI training is provided and required within sixty (60) days of the date of hire/transfer. Annual re- certification is required.
• Compliance with Residential Care Center (RCC) and Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF). Required for Residential, preferred for all levels of care.

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.

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 visit Transparency in Coverage (uhc.com)