Behavior Specialist - Full Time - Brown Deer or West Allis at Crestwood Behavioral Health

Brown Deer, 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 HealthIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required (human services, psychology, social work, or related field)
At minimum, must hold a valid Substance Abuse Counselor-in-Training credential (or state equivalent), if working in an Addiction Recovery program that requires this
Relevant Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment (CBT) experience (12 months preferred). Relevant experience may include clinical care, human services, or educational equivalent
Must hold a current and active driver's license (for Residential Programs; details incomplete in description)

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 (e.g., 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

CBTCognitive Behavioral TherapyAnxiety DisordersOCD TreatmentMood DisordersEating DisordersTrauma TherapyTreatment PlanningPatient DocumentationMultidisciplinary Team

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Behavior Specialist position?

Salary information not provided in the description.

Is this a remote position, or do I need to work onsite?

This is an onsite position located in Brown Deer or West Allis.

What education and credentials are required for this role?

A Bachelor’s Degree in human services, psychology, social work, or a related field is required. Additionally, a valid Substance Abuse Counselor-in-Training credential (or state equivalent) is required if working in an Addiction Recovery program.

What kind of supervision and team collaboration is involved?

The role involves participating in weekly supervision sessions with the Clinical Services Manager or Director, multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, and ongoing communication regarding clinical issues.

What experience or training makes a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates should have a relevant Bachelor’s degree and the required credential for addiction programs, plus readiness to attend CBT Academy training and demonstrate skills in providing cognitive behavioral therapy 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