Behavioral Health Specialist
Newport Healthcare
What You'll Do 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.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- 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.
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