Lincoln - Behavioral Program Specialist / CNA

Behavioral Health Solutions; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Hands-on and virtual training

Work-life balance

PTO and paid holidays

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Behavioral Health Solutions is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Program Specialist to work with clinical staff in long-term care facilities, ensuring accurate behavioral documentation and coordinating care. You will summarize patient records for submission to special programs and train under remote supervision on all cases.

Ideal candidates include those with SNF or BHU experience, CNAs, BHTs, or medical assistants, and willingness to travel within the Lincoln area.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication with clients, families and professionals.
• Experience writing clinical documentation and reports.
• Moderate computer skills; EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in IDT meetings with nursing facility staff and clinicians.
• Audit charts to ensure timely, accurate behavioral documentation.
• Summarize patient behavioral records for submission to programs.
• Update tracking reports with approved and pending participants.
• Handle administrative duties related to special needs programs.

Skills

Effective communication

Clinical documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor’s degree in psychology / related field

CPI certification (preferred)

Job description

Behavioral Health Solutions (BHS) is seeking a hard‑working, self‑driven individual to join our behavioral team as a Behavioral Program Specialist. A behavioral specialist is a healthcare professional who is responsible for ensuring that patients receive the best possible care for their mental and behavioral health needs. The role involves working with clinical staff at long‑term care facilities to maintain accurate documentation of patient behavioral symptoms, coordinating care with facility staff and BHS clinicians, and summarizing patients’ behavioral records for submission to special needs programs.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Behavioral Health Unit, providing a variety of services to patients/residents. CNAs, BHTs, medical assistants, and similar personnel are encouraged to apply.

This position will train with and report to a remote Clinical Supervisor for oversight on all cases worked.

Responsibilities

• Participate in IDT meetings with nursing facility staff and BHS clinicians.
• Audit charts to promote timely and appropriate behavioral documentation.
• Clinical writing involving summarizing a patient’s behavioral record for submission to a special needs program.
• Update tracking reports with approved and pending participants.
• Administrative duties related to processing and tracking patients on special needs programs.

Job Type

• Full‑Time, W2 Employment (Monday – Friday).
• Travel through the Lincoln area is required; travel is compensated.

Requirements

• COVID‑19 vaccination and booster required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Two years of experience working in a behavioral health setting or educational equivalence, which may be substituted for up to one year of work experience.
• Non‑violent crisis prevention training preferred; CPI certification is a plus.
• Travel will be required.
• Moderate computer skills required; experience with electronic medical records preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, their loved ones, and other professionals.
• Ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations.
• Ability to write reports and clinical documentation.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement.
• Competitive earnings.
• Hands‑on and virtual training and supervision.
• Work‑life balance.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, and more).
• 401(k) with 3% company match.

Pay: $20.00 – $23.00 per hour

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