Youth Behavioral Support Specialist (Part-Time)

Job Scope

Part-Time Behavioral Support Specialist for our Child and Adolescent Services Team.

Mentorship

• Earns flexibility in scheduling around the client's needs.
• Offers excellent exposure to community mental health center operations.
• Gains valuable experience working with individuals with mental health challenges.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide community-based skill building interventions or respite for children, adolescents and young adults with severe emotional or behavioral disorders.
• Plan and facilitate skill building and/or recreational activities with the identified client.
• Set limits and provide structure for the youth.
• Monitor and ensure the client’s safety in the community.
• Document service provision for the chart.
• Consult and collaborate with other clinical staff to address meeting service needs of the client.
• Participate in supervision as directed with the Team Leader or designee.
• Participate in regular performance evaluations.

Administrative Duties

• Receive input from the Team Leader and/or designee and provide feedback regarding administrative issues.
• Submit reports and data as required by the Center’s policies and procedures in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participate in orientations and training programs of the Center as directed.

Education & Experience

• Baccalaureate degree preferred from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology or a related discipline.
• The equivalent education and experience to be classified as a RSA or MHP under Rule 132.
• Previous experience working with children and/or adolescents.
• Minimum age 21 years.
• Excellent driving record.

Compensation

Competitive salary based on education and experience, ranging from $18.50 to $25.00 per hour.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling.