BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST (CNA)

Responsibilities

• Work with residents having various mental health needs and/or aggressive behaviors.
• Aid on the unit and provide behavioral support when needed.
• Provide therapeutic programming (running group activities etc.).
• Chart activity logs.
• Supervise resident smoking sessions.
• Act as a role model for residents (pro-social behavior, group participation).
• Maintain safety standards for residents at all times.
• Monitor record and document observations of resident’s behavior.
• Provide personal care to residents if needed (I.e. toileting, feeding, positioning).
• Instruct and counsel residents on positive behavioral aspects.
• Maintain and manage clean and safe environment for residents.
• Administer environmental safety checks on the unit.

Requirements

• CNA certification required.
• Experience working in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Behavioral healthcare experience strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid Massachusetts driver’s license.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of mental health disorders and treatment options.
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and effectively.

Benefits

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday).
• Medical insurance.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• HRA.
• 401(k).

Pay

• Competitive compensation.

Schedule

• 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.