Virtual Hiring Event - Behavioral Health Specialist - Wednesday, 7/15

What You’ll Do

Join Our Team as a Behavioral Health Specialist! Just a High School Diploma/GED & Drivers License required!

Virtual Hiring Event: Wednesday, July 22nd from 10am-2pm

If you are ready to make a difference while growing your career and having fun, Newport Healthcare is on the lookout for passionate and energetic Behavioral Health Specialists to join our amazing Residential Program in Oakley, Utah!

Join us for our virtual hiring event and discover why Newport Healthcare is the perfect place for you to shine!

To attend this virtual event, please click on this link to sign up and schedule your interview time:

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Position Available

• Behavioral Health Specialist
• Employment Type: Full-Time and Part-Time
• Shifts Available: 8 & 16 Hour Shifts - AM/PM/Overnight

What’s in it for You?

• Competitive Benefits Package which includes, Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Flex Spending and more!

Future Growth Opportunities

This role isn’t just a job; it’s a stepping stone to a fantastic career!

Position Summary

The Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) plays a vital, hands-on role in shaping the daily experience of adolescent and young adult patients in Newport Healthcare’s behavioral health programs.

Key Performance 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 day whether attending therapy, group activities, meals, or moments of transition.
• Lead or support experiential activities (e.g., mindfulness, recreation, group engagement) that promote healing and connection.
• Model calm, respectful behavior and healthy coping strategies in a way that builds trust and emotional safety.
• Document observations and interactions clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner to support treatment planning.
• Stay grounded and responsive during high-stress or emotionally charged situations, helping restore calm through established strategies.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate professionally to support a connected, unified care environment.
• Uphold ethical standards and confidentiality, maintaining patient dignity and respect in all interactions.
• Participate in ongoing training and development provided to grow clinical understanding and ability to provide trauma-informed, values-based care.
• Safely transport patients to and from program sites and external appointments (e.g., doctors, labs) following all safety standards and protocols.

Education, Experience, License Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, counseling, or sociology preferred.
• Prior work experience in other behavioral treatment settings, a plus.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be eligible for insurance coverage for driving the company’s vehicles.
• Must be minimum 21 years of age.
• Must become CPI and CPR certified within the first 30 days.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Newport Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Newport Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.