Behavioral Support Specialist
Oaks Integrated Care · Cherry Hill, NJ · 27 mo ago
OTHRFull-time
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with clinical, medical and nursing teams
- Work as a contributing member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Respond to client needs during programming
- Provide de-escalation interventions to individuals who may be experiencing an increase in symptoms
- Create a safe, supportive, therapeutic environment
- Utilize supportive techniques to redirect consumers to participate in program activities
- Complete incident reports as needed within required timeframes
- Transport/drive consumers to and from partial care programs when needed
- Collaborate with community providers to ensure consumer continuity of care
- Maintain courteous and respectful interactions with clients, family/support people and community members
- Provide support in the daily operational needs of the program, as needed
Qualifications
- A high school diploma with 3 years of experience with the behavioral health population or lived experience in the mental health field
- An associates degree with 1 year of experience with the behavioral health population
- A bachelor’s degree (BA, BS, BSW) in the social work or related field, preferred
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Medical and dental insurance
- Vision plan
- Retailment plan
- Flexible spending plans
Opportunities
- Excellent time benefits for qualified positions
- Opportunity for personal and career growth, including supervision towards professional licensure for eligible candidates
- Team-oriented environment – we practice the FISH! Philosophy
Qualifications
- A high school diploma with 3 years of experience with the behavioral health population or lived experience in the mental health field
- An associates degree with 1 year of experience with the behavioral health population
- A bachelor’s degree (BA, BS, BSW) in the social work or related field, preferred
Programs
- Funded through SAMHSA must follow federal guidelines for a drug-free workplace
Requirements
- A valid driver’s license in good standing
- Pre-employment drug screening
Company Information
- Oaks Integrated Care considers applicants for all positions without regard to: race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; sexual orientation; marital or veteran status; the presence of a medical condition, genetic information or handicap, unrelated to performing the tasks of the job; or any other legally protected status.