Behavior Specialist (Per Diem) - Ohana Outpatient

Montage Health; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Montage Health is seeking a Behavior Specialist to join a multidisciplinary team in Monterey, CA. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment, delivering psychoeducation to individuals and groups, and supporting treatment plan execution.

Responsibilities include screening, data entry, documentation, and collaboration with diverse professionals. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, at least 1 year of relevant experience with children and families, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience working with children, adolescents and families.
• Experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and therapeutic milieu for patients.
• Provide psychoeducation in individual and group settings.
• Support implementation of treatment plans.
• Engage in screening, data entry, and documentation.
• Utilize de-escalation techniques and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.
• Commit to continuous learning, innovation, and quality of care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services / Social Work / Psychology or related field

Job description

Welcome to Montage Health’s application process!

Job Description

The Behavior Specialist reports to the Assistant Director of Outpatient while part of a multidisciplinary team and is responsible for ensuring a safe and therapeutic milieu, providing psychoeducation in individual and group settings, and supporting treatment plan implementation. In addition to direct patient care, behavior specialists will acquire skills in screening, data entry, and documentation, principles of behaviorism, de-escalation techniques and collaborative problem solving. Other important dimensions of this position include commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and quality of care and outcomes measurements, professionalism, and working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. Must have strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and curiosity as well as comfort prioritizing safety and quality of care.

Experience

Must have a minimum of 1 years’ experience working with children, adolescents and families. Previous experience in a setting with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is preferred, but not required.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, psychology or related field.

Must pass orientation and initial competency assessment as well as ongoing required training.

Licensure/Certifications

American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification is required.

Organization approved de-escalation training within 6 months of hire.

Live Scan fingerprint clearance required by the Department of Healthcare Services is a job requirement.

Assigned Work Hours:

Hours are as needed to support patient care at Ohana. Shifts vary.

Position Type:

Per Diem

Pay Range

$35.36

to

$47.32

The hours employees work determine when a shift differential is paid.

Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $2.01Hourly Night Shift Differential: $2.95

Equal Opportunity Employer

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