Rogers Behavioral Health

Behavior Specialist

• Support the delivery of high-quality Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) interventions within Rogers Behavioral Health treatment programs
• Assess the function of behavior, develop & implement individualized plans
• Provide training and education to patients and support persons
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team
• Monitor progress of behavior interventions
• Document mental health services according to applicable regulations and payer expectations
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings

Therapist

• Develop, coordinate, and facilitate all direct social services to patients and their families
• Provide therapeutic treatment services to the individual, group, family and/or significant others
• May provide individual treatment sessions with patients as indicated per the program and patient needs
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed and assess for safety daily
• Interact with patients, family members, and significant others with respect and dignity
• Participate in psychoeducational support sessions with patient/family/significant others
• Provide case management and therapeutic interventions to all assigned patients
• Serve as patient advocate when a patient has a grievance
• Document progress according to the treatment plan
• Complete all documentation within required time
• Communicate effectively with treatment team members and utilize technology for program execution.
• Attend and participate in all department meetings virtually and provide feedback concerning departmental or clinical issues.

MHAR Therapist

• Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions: Providing one-on-one therapy, group therapy, and family therapy sessions to address patients' specific needs and goals.
• Assessing patients' needs: Conducting comprehensive assessments to identify patients' mental health concerns, strengths, and challenges.
• Developing treatment plans: Creating individualized treatment plans based on patients' needs and goal; provide guidance in the implementation of clinical interventions, including but not limited to facilitating treatment team meetings.
• Providing counseling and support: Incorporating evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help patients manage their symptoms and improve their overall well-being within sessions and in-the-moment as needed in the milieu.
• Educating patients: Teaching patients about their mental health and/or substance use condition, self-care strategies, and treatment options to support patients in reviewing the costs and benefits of treatment engagement and aftercare plans.
• Documenting patient progress: Maintaining detailed records of therapy sessions, including patient progress, goals, and interventions. Complete all documentation within required time.
• Collaborating with other professionals (both internally and externally): Working with other members of the treatment team, such as psychiatrists, social workers, and case managers, to coordinate care and ensure optimal outcomes.
• Adhering to ethical guidelines: Following ethical codes of conduct and maintaining confidentiality in all interactions with patients.
• Continuing education: Participating in ongoing professional development to stay updated on the latest research and best practices in the field of mental health.
• Report and document suspected cases of physical, sexual abuse and/or neglect according to the law in the state of employment and according to System policy and procedure.
• Conduct self in a professional manner. Demonstrate strong interdisciplinary approach and collaboration among departments. Communicate assertively and accurately. Receive feedback in a productive manner to further personal & professional development. Support changes in staffing/scheduling assignment when program and patient care needs require. Participate in clinical initiatives, projects, and activities to support system-wide continuous improvement. Demonstrate understanding of Joint Commission, State, and other regulatory agency compliance regulations. Provide for patient safety and the safety of the facility. Performs other duties as assigned.

Therapist – LADC

• Collaborate with the site leadership team to provide oversight and resources for clinical staff.
• Oversee and assure effective planning and patient care from admission to discharge is performed in a timely manner by staff.
• Ensure all staff scheduling and coverage needs are met
• Collaborate with the Director/Manager of Operations to establish goals that are consistent with the job description duties, program requirements, and mission of the system.
• Communicate goals to staff.
• Evaluate and report to the Director/Manager of Operations.
• Participate in staff evaluations
• Promote a team environment by example and by participating in workload completion and accepting patient assignments.
• Involve the Director/Manager of Operations when any employee-related issues arise.
• Assist employees in professional growth.
• Participate in department and multidisciplinary meetings and provide timely communication and problem resolution.
• Collaborate in the development and implementation of organized, regular oversight of staff.
• Follow cases to provide feedback for the improvement of the quality of care delivered by staff.
• Participate in the orientation and supervision of new staff and student interns Supervision will be tracked and logged to identify content of supervision and focused goals for improvement.
• Provide patient care
• Accept patient assignment and requests for coverage.
• Provide effective group, individual, and/or family therapy as necessary.
• Participate in interdisciplinary staffing by being prepared to discuss each patient’s progress.
• Conduct medical record audits to identify deficiencies, improve quality of care and consistency.
• Ensure all deficiencies in medical record documentation, assessments and required forms are resolved immediately.
• Complete audit of 20% of charts based on daily census for all programs
• Record results of audited records and make recommendations of error or quality trends to be improved.
• Provide feedback, education and observations to the staff member, Director/Manager of Operations, and Clinical Director/Supervisor.
• Assist in the recruitment process.
• Assist in conducting interviews that are comprehensive, fair, and lead to a timely recruitment decision.
• Participate in the System’s marketing/outreach activities.
• Interact with the Outreach Representative for the corresponding location to communicate customer-related issues as directed; participate in the customer feedback process, when necessary
• In collaboration with Director/Manager of Operations and Outreach Representative, participate in outreach visits, educational talks, or other community events.
• Promote a team atmosphere by treating individuals with respect and honesty and by using direct communication and active listening skills.
• Be open to change and actively support change.
• Be open to others’ ideas and points of view.
• Uses emotional intelligence to effectively communicate, lead, and develop leaders and staff.
• Evaluate employees objectively and provide employees with periodic coaching and feedback.
• Ensure all team members are following policies and procedures for Rogers.
• Promote department goals as well as the mission of Rogers.
• Communicate goals to fellow staff members.
• Demonstrate measurable goal achievement.
• Maintain department policies and procedures.
• Assist in educating new staff regarding regulations or requirements of those functions that relate to their areas or departments, as directed.
• Resolve individual issues with peers in a positive, solutions focused manner.
• In collaboration with human resources with conflict resolution and investigations.
• Maintain an understanding of any variance and its impact on the department budget.
• Ability to influence departments within Rogers and provide leadership guidance.
• Include requirements and guidelines from external agencies (i.e., Joint Commission , State of Wisconsin).
• Educate new staff regarding regulations or requirements of those functions that relate to their areas or departments, as directed.
• Participate in Roger’s committees, performance improvement team meetings, and team projects, as directed.
• Demonstrate punctuality and preparedness.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Demonstrate good organizational skills.
• Contribute in a positive, solution-focused manner.
• Conduct self in a professional manner.
• Demonstrate organizational skills that promote timely response to all inquiries and to task completion.
• Communicate with all individuals in a positive and professional manner.
• Attempt to resolve individual issues with peers in a positive, calm manner, with a focus on solution.
• Communicate concerns and provide solutions for same.
• Project a professional image by wearing appropriate, professional attire.

Lead Therapist

• Promote teamwork, assistance, and being a resource to the multidisciplinary team for patient care
• Work directly with behavior specialists and therapists to train, coach, provide consultation and support to assigned staff
• Have oversight of development, coordination, and facilitation of social services provided to patients and their families
• Collaborate with and support the site operational and clinical leadership team
• Provide direct patient care and social services as needed
• Collaborate with the site leadership team to provide oversight and resources for clinical staff
• Oversee and assure effective planning and patient care from admission to discharge is performed in a timely manner by staff
• Ensure all staff scheduling and coverage needs are met
• Communicate goals to staff
• Evaluate and report to the Director/Manager of Operations
• Participate in staff evaluations
• Promote a team environment by example and by participating in workload completion and accepting patient assignments
• Assist employees in professional growth
• Participate in department and multidisciplinary meetings and provide timely communication and problem resolution
• Follow cases to provide feedback for the improvement of the quality of care delivered by staff
• Participate in the orientation and supervision of new staff and student interns
• Provide patient care
• Accept patient assignment and requests for coverage
• Provide effective group, individual, and/or family therapy as necessary
• Conduct medical record audits to identify deficiencies, improve quality of care and consistency.