Cognitive Behavioral Therapist

Minds Matter; Hays (KS); On-site; USD 24,796 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Minds Matter seeks Cognitive and Behavioral Therapists to assist individuals recovering from traumatic brain injuries in Hays, Kansas. The role involves developing strategies to enhance cognitive functions and effect positive change in clients' lives.

Qualified candidates should have at least a High School diploma, ideally with an Associate’s or bachelor’s degree, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers opportunities to work with a dedicated team, focusing on client well-being and independence.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required; one year of related experience preferred.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement Minds Matter LLC philosophical principles.
• Assist individuals in developing compensatory strategies for brain injuries.
• Integrate employment and educational goals into therapy.
• Document sessions in a goal-driven and concise manner.
• Attend weekly conference calls with supervisors.
• Maintain professional rapport with consumers and co-workers.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking abilities

Analytical skills

Education

High School or GED

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Location: Hays, KS 67601

Salary Range: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

BASIC FUNCTION

To work with individuals who have experienced a traumatic brain injury as a Cognitive Therapist or Behavioral Therapist. The Cognitive Therapist works with individuals that have experienced a traumatic brain injury to develop and utilize methods that enhance cognitive functioning. The Behavioral Therapist works with individuals that have experienced a traumatic brain injury to change in ways that they would like to change. These strategies are used to help increase the quality of life of the individual with TBI in their community. Behavior Therapy emphasizes the individual’s current environment and focuses on making positive changes while improving the individual’s self‑control using procedures that expand the person’s skills, abilities, and level of independence.

SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for learning and implementing all aspects of Minds Matter LLC philosophical principles.
• Assist individuals to identify their needs and develop appropriate compensatory strategies to accommodate certain aspects of their brain injury, including techniques to enhance problem solving, memory, planning, organization, and processing skills.
• Integrate employment, educational, and independent living goals into therapy.
• Work closely with the consumer and other team members to determine when goals are attained.
• Provide services only as designated on each individual consumer’s authorized plan of care.
• Educate families and caregivers about the consequences of brain injury and communicate about goals and progress as needed.
• Document sessions with the consumer on the day of the service; documentation must be goal‑driven, concise, factual, and clear.
• Attend all weekly conference calls and webinars with licensed supervisors.
• Establish and maintain a professional rapport with all consumers, co‑workers, referral agents, and representatives of other community agencies and services.
• Promote public relations throughout the agency and community for the program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide care and maintenance for Minds Matter LLC issued iPad.
• Maintain confidentiality of protected health information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Possibly serve as a consumer’s team lead, updating goal plans and team‑meeting history forms, and addressing progress, effectiveness of strategies, concerns, task assignments, or changes to goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School or GED required with one year or more of related experience preferred.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized, possess problem‑solving skills, and be able to multitask.
• Advanced analytical skills.
• High degree of sensitivity toward all people.
• Ability to effectively plan, coordinate, and assist with intake processes and systems.
• Attention to detail.