Behavioral Health Specialist

Responsibilities

Behavioral/Mental Health Specialist

$19.00 - $24.00 per hour (with shift differential): Full-Time, Part-Time, Call-In (per diem)

• Monday - Thursday, 3pm - 11pm: additional $2.00 per hour
• Monday - Thursday, 11pm - 7am : additional $3.00 per hour
• Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays: additional $4.00 per hour

Move forward with a career that provides purpose, meaning and career development.

• Are you the kind of person who is drawn to helping young people who may be struggling with life or past trauma and abuse?
• Do you have the insight, patience and compassion that drive you to "connect" to teens who are suffering with low self-esteem, sadness, anger, and grief?

If this description "fits" you then we need you now more than ever. The struggles in the past few years have had damaging effects on the mental health and wellness of our youth. Please consider a career working to improve the lives of the clients we serve. We use a TRAUMA INFORMED CARE APPROACH to working with adolescents and we will teach you how to apply these principles in an effective and positive manner.

Your role provides services to the residents through:

Active Engagement : Assisting with psycho-ed groups, physical activities, therapeutic and scholastic assignments, and coaching pro social skills by modeling healthy relationship building skills.

Empathy and Trauma Informed Care : Compassionate listening and re-directing negativity to ensure our clients feel safe which helps them on the path to healing past trauma.

Modeling and Coaching : Working together in a collaborative environment with their peers helps promote pro social skills and improves their self-esteem.

Safety and Security : Consistent engagement and supervision of our clients is a priority that will ensure safety and provides much needed routines.

OUR BENEFITS CAN'T BE BEAT!!!!

• Full benefits coverage on your 31st day of employment - Medical, Dental, Vision, etc.
• 40 hours of PTO by your 90th day
• Double time pay for holidays (the big 6)
• Generous Shift Differential - Additional amount of $$ per hour depending on the shift you work
• Tuition Reimbursement - 3,000 tax free annually
• 401k with Company match and Discounted Stock Purchase plan
• Free Life and Disability Insurance

Other Benefits include : Free Parking, CPR/First Aid Certification, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification, and Free Meals

Qualifications

Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent. A minimum of 6 - 12 months of acute psychiatric experience in a hospital-based setting preferred but willing to train. Preference will be given to applicants who have an Associated Degree or higher in a Social Science Field.