Behavior Specialist at Crestwood Behavioral Health

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Behavioral Health, Mental Health, HealthcareIndustries

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

Responsibilities

Attend and participate in CBT Academy and other training under the direction of the Clinical Services Manager or Director prior to working with patients
Provide cognitive behavioral and other therapeutic services, except medication administration, to patients, according to clinical standards of care and under the supervision of the Clinical Services Manager or Director
Participate in weekly supervision sessions with the Clinical Services Manager or Director and communicate with the Clinical Services Manager or Director 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
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and complete treatment plan development
Offer training support to other staff members less familiar with the cognitive behavioral treatment of anxiety, mood, eating, and trauma-related disorders
Document mental health services according to applicable regulations and payer expectations
Communicate with Utilization Review department to provide information necessary to assist in facilitating payment for services
Perform other duties as assigned
Promote department goals and the mission of the Hospital
Communicate goals to fellow staff members
Demonstrate measurable goal achievement
Maintain department policies and procedures
Include requirements and guidelines from external agencies; i.e., Joint Commission and state
Maintain and/or communicate to the appropriate party, the function backlog at a set timeframe
Educate new staff to regulations or requirements of those functions that relate to their areas or departments, as directed
Demonstrate acceptance and training of student interns in the department, as directed

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

CBTDBTTreatment PlanningPatient DocumentationClinical SupervisionMultidisciplinary CollaborationPsychosocial AssessmentsOutcome Assessments

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Behavior Specialist position?

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Is this a remote position or does it require on-site work?

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What education and experience are required for this role?

A Bachelor’s Degree in human services, psychology, social work, or related field is preferred, along with relevant Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment (CBT) experience (12 months preferred), which may include clinical care, human services, or educational equivalent.

What training is required after being hired?

New hires must complete Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) or Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Academy within ninety (90) days of hire/transfer, as directed by the operations manager under the consultation of the clinical supervisor or director.

What makes a strong candidate for the Behavior Specialist role?

Strong candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, at least 12 months of relevant CBT experience, and the ability to work under supervision while providing therapeutic services for anxiety, OCD, mood, eating, and trauma-related disorders.

Crestwood Behavioral Health

Provides tailored mental health services in California

About Crestwood Behavioral Health

Crestwood Behavioral Health, known for its tailored mental health services throughout California, cultivates a supportive and adaptive work environment. The company is distinguished by its accreditation from CARF, underscoring its commitment to maintaining high standards in mental health care and flexibility in addressing diverse needs. Working at Crest sheath offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful, recovery-oriented work in a growing field, ensuring personal and professional growth.

520 Capitol Mall #800, Sacramento, CA 95814, USAHeadquarters

1968Year Founded

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501-1,000Employees