Behavioral Health Specialist, Adolescent Psychiatry (JR223151)

About the role

We are seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to join our Adolescent Psychiatry team. In this role, you will provide direct patient care and therapeutic services to adolescents in a psychiatric setting, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support mental health treatment and recovery.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct behavioral health services to adolescent patients, including individual and group therapy sessions
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans in collaboration with the care team
• Implement therapeutic interventions and crisis management strategies as needed
• Document patient progress and maintain accurate clinical records
• Coordinate care with families, caregivers, and external providers
• Participate in treatment team meetings and contribute to patient care planning
• Provide psychoeducation to patients and families regarding mental health conditions and treatment options

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
• Current independent licensure or license-eligible status in the state of Ohio (LISW, LPCC, or equivalent)
• Experience working with adolescents in a psychiatric or behavioral health setting
• Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic modalities for adolescent mental health
• Strong clinical documentation and communication skills

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an inpatient or intensive outpatient adolescent psychiatry program
• Training in crisis intervention and suicide risk assessment
• Experience with trauma-informed care approaches
• Familiarity with electronic health record systems

Skills

• Clinical assessment and diagnostic formulation
• Therapeutic intervention and counseling techniques
• Crisis de-escalation and safety planning
• Interdisciplinary collaboration and team-based care
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Empathy and cultural competence in working with diverse adolescent populations

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