Adolescent Behavioral Health Specialist – Team-Based Care

CINCINNATI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER; College Hill (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible (Full and Part-Time)

Job summary

Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in College Hill A supports adolescents in a day-to-day clinical environment. The role involves milieu management, care planning, and collaborative treatment within an interdisciplinary team to promote safety and therapeutic progress.

The position is full-time with rotating day/evening shifts; on-site work and a focus on crisis intervention, documentation, and family-centered care are required.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent AND 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a related field (no experience required)

Responsibilities

• Milieu Management: Create a safe, stable, and nurturing environment; implement token economy; support patients with severe psychological/psychiatric difficulties and trauma.
• Plan of Care: Implement individualized care plans and activities of daily living; maintain observation status.
• Group Programming: Lead structured group activities; adjust delivery to developmental needs and observe behavior.
• Therapeutic Relationships: Build rapport while maintaining professional boundaries; address trauma impacts.
• Documentation: Complete shift notes, incident documentation, safety checks; participate in shift reports and handoffs.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree (Preferred)

Job description

Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in College Hill A supports adolescents in a day-to-day clinical environment. The role involves milieu management, care planning, and collaborative treatment within an interdisciplinary team to promote safety and therapeutic progress.

The position is full-time with rotating day/evening shifts; on-site work and a focus on crisis intervention, documentation, and family-centered care are required.