Behavioral Health Specialist

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and supportive space by offering consistent, compassionate care and supervision that ensures patients’ emotional and physical well‑being.
• Guide and encourage patients as they move through their daily schedule—including therapy, group activities, meals, and moments of transition in between.
• Lead or support experiential activities (such as mindfulness practices, recreation, and group experiences) that promote healing and connection.
• Model calm, respectful behavior and healthy coping strategies in a way that builds trust and emotional safety.
• Stay grounded and responsive during high‑stress or emotionally charged situations, helping restore calm through established strategies.
• Collaborate and communicate with team members to support a connected, unified care environment.

Qualifications

• Patient‑first mindset with a commitment to the highest standards of support for young people.
• Flexibility to work in a fast‑paced, changing environment; schedules may include day, evening, overnight, weekend, or holiday shifts, and may require responding to urgent or unexpected conditions.
• Ability to remain calm and composed, making sound decisions using analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment.
• Strong listening skills with patience, empathy, and cultural sensitivity.
• Collaborative team player who can build trust with colleagues and communicate effectively.
• Problem‑solver who digs deep and uses all available information to craft skillful solutions.
• Must be at least 21 years old and possess a valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, or sociology preferred.

Pay

Compensation ranges from $20‑$24 per hour, depending on education and experience.