Therapeutic Specialist- Brown Deer & West Allis- Part Time/PRN

*$1,000.00 retention bonus available!

The Therapeutic Specialist is responsible for developing and conducting individual and group therapy for program patients.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide therapeutic services to patients in the inpatient program.
• Provide cognitive behavioral treatment, dialectical behavior treatment, behavioral activation, interpersonal psychotherapy, and other group and individual therapeutic services to patients according to clinical standards of care and under the supervision of the clinical supervisor.
• Implement goals, objectives and interventions as specified in the patient’s individual treatment plan.
• Use knowledge and skills to collect and review information regarding the patient’s status.
• Identify individual specific needs.
• Provide interventions that are appropriate to the individual.
• Be knowledgeable in and practice trauma informed care.
• Develop behavior management plans/programs for all patients and follow through with implementing each program.
• Participate in training under the direction of the clinical program director.
• Consult with treatment team and family members as needed/requested.
• Participate in weekly supervision sessions with clinical supervisor.
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary team and attend patient staffings.

Plan and develop programming

• Research relevant topic areas, therapeutic strategies and gather appropriate materials.
• Develop program materials, i.e., handouts, face sheets, manuals.
• Organize materials and adapt them to the age and developmental level of the group.
• Attend continuing education programs.
• Complete assignment and documentation within required time frames.
• Complete ongoing treatment documentation as required in accordance with program guidelines, i.e., patient care notes, daily education and safety flow sheets).
• Write clear, concise, and obtainable treatment goals in the treatment plan and review and complete treatment plan staffing updates.
• Assure documentation of hierarchies and psychosocial information is complete in the medical record.
• Assume responsibility for assigned patients, completion of rounds and behavior plans.

Additional Job Description:

Education/Training Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or human services and/or Valid Wisconsin Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, Substance Abuse Counselor, or Substance Abuse Counselor in Training (CSAC, SAC, SAC-IT) required.
• A SAC-IT, SAC, or CSAC required in WI. A substance abuse specialty authorization applicable to the state hired in is required.
• Minimum of two (2) years work experience serving persons with mental health disorders.
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license preferred; may be required to have driving record approved by Rogers Memorial Hospital insurance carrier.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification or American Red Cross Professional Rescue is required within thirty (30) days of date of hire. Annual re-certification is required.
• Formal training in management of the aggressive patient is required within sixty (60) days of date of hire. Annual re-certification is required.

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.

https://rogersbhfoundation.org/

EOE/MFDV

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action – Rogers Behavioral Health (rogersbh.org)

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 <