Behavioral Health Exposure Specialist

Behavioral Health Exposure Specialist (I, II or III), BMCP Eastgate

Expected Starting Salary Range: $ $

Department: Behavioral Med-Clin Psychology  

Shift/Hours/FTE: Weekdays, 12pm-8:30pm (full and part-time available)

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible (full and part-time)

Working as a Behavioral Health Specialist Exposure Coach at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, you will enjoy:

• Implementing, observing, and documenting an exposure therapy treatment plan for children and adolescents with anxiety disorders at the outpatient level of care.
• Contributing to ongoing assessment and re-formulation of the treatment plan.
• Working under the direction of the Exposure Coach Program Director and supervision of a licensed psychologist.
• Providing care in office, in community settings such as the home or school, and through video teleconference.
• Visiting community sites to provide care to individuals, families, and groups at the outpatient level of care.

Job Responsibilities

1. Care Delivery: Follow treatment schedules and plans, including exposure-based interventions, as directed by supervising psychologists. Use designated tools and technology to deliver care, maintain safe and organized environments, and ensure timely progression. Prepare materials, manage multiple or individual patient assignments, and escalate concerns to licensed providers.

2. Plan of Care: Implement and document patient responses to individualized plans, including community-based exposures. Engage families, update supervisors, and support exposure therapy under the guidance of a clinical psychologist. Apply discipline-specific interventions and collaborate to resolve session issues.

3. Group Therapy and Clinical Activity: Lead or co-lead therapeutic groups tailored to patient needs. Set objectives, follow behavioral protocols, and contribute insights. Apply behavior and education plans, manage crises safely, and participate in clinical meetings and treatment planning.

4. Therapeutic Relationships/Communication: Maintain professional boundaries and apply trauma-informed care. Build therapeutic relationships using empathy and positive communication. Support team planning, training, data collection, and contribute to program development and special projects.

5. Documentation and Data Management: Accurately and promptly complete care documentation and exposure data. Support ongoing treatment through data collection, graphing, and updating program materials per supervisor direction.

6. Education and Training: Attend peer reviews, meetings, and training sessions. Complete initial training and demonstrate proficiency with exposure tools.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent AND 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline OR Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Reliable transportation to and from community-based work locations (mileage reimbursed at federal rate)
• Successful completion of the required exposure coach training within 3 months of start date

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Experience working with pediatric patients to deliver behavioral interventions
• Experience utilizing technology to capture important and detailed information about exposure sessions

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Market Leading Benefits Including*:  

• Medical coverage starting day one of employment. View employee benefits here. 

• Competitive retirement plans  

• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education  

• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners  

• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions 

• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group  

• Physical and mental health wellness programs  

• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions 

*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type 

About Us

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's. 

 Cincinnati Children's is: 

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10  best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years 

• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding 

• Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers , America's Best Employers for New Grads

• One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune 

• Consistently certified as great place to work 

• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability 

• Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 

 We Embrace Innovation—Together.  We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That's why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we're creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

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Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability