Summary:
The Behavior Specialist is responsible for conducting Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for patients within Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization programs as detailed. Train and works with the assigned lead therapist, clinical supervisor and/or clinical director to design and implement CBT specific behavioral interventions for those with Anxiety & Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders (OCD) Spectrum Disorders, Mood Disorders, Eating Disorders, Trauma Stress Disorders, or other disorders treated at the facility.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide cognitive behavioral and other therapeutic services, except medication administration, to program patients, according to clinical standards of care and under the supervision of the clinical program director.
- Participate in weekly supervision sessions with the clinical program director and communicate on an ongoing basis regarding clinical issues.
- Assure documentation of hierarchies and psychosocial information and completeness of the medical record.
- Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and contribute to treatment plan development.
- Offer training support to other staff members less familiar with the cognitive behavioral model for anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
- Communicate with aftercare providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Develop individualized, patient specific worksheets during treatment.
- Communicate with Admitting/Utilization Review department to provide information necessary to assist in facilitating payment for services.
Education/Training Requirements :
- Bachelor’s Degree (human services, psychology, social work, or related field preferred).
- Relevant Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment (CBT) experience (12 months preferred). Relevant experience may include clinical care, human services, or educational equivalent.
- Complete Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) or Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Academy as directed by operations manager under the consultation of the clinical supervisor or director within ninety (90) days of hire/transfer.
- Must pass pre-employment background and drug screen.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for positions of 30 hours or more per week.
- Childcare reimbursement offered for positions of 20 hours or more per week.
- Gainshare bonus based on company goals.
- 401k with matching contribution that is fully vested from day 1.
- Loan relief, tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
ABOUT ROGERS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Rogers Behavioral Health is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit provider of highly specialized psychiatric care. Rogers offers evidence-based treatment for children, teens, and adults with OCD and anxiety, addiction, depression and other mood disorders, eating disorders, trauma, and PTSD. Backed by more than a century of experience, Rogers is leading the way on measurement-based care and use of clinical outcomes. Rogers provides residential care and has three inpatient facilities located in southeastern Wisconsin. Rogers also offers outpatient services in a growing network of communities across the U.S.
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.
For more information, visit rogersbh.org .
EOE/MFDV
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action – Rogers Behavioral Health (rogersbh.org)
Required Skills
Required Experience
CBT A completed within the first 90 days.