Behavioral Health Aide — Youth Wellness & Support

Family & Children's Services; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Family & Children's Services in Oklahoma City seeks a Behavioral Health Aide to support children and families facing mental health and behavioral challenges. Under the supervision of licensed professionals, you will help implement care plans, facilitate therapeutic activities, monitor progress, and educate clients and families.

Requirements include a high school diploma, ODMHSAS Case Manager I Certification, Behavioral Health Aide Certification, Wellness Coach Certification, and a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• ODMHSAS Case Manager I Certification required.
• Behavioral Health Aide Certification required.
• Wellness Coach Certification required.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with inter-disciplinary team to develop behavioral management plan.
• Implement a plan and course of action based on individual needs of the child.
• Implement a behavioral management plan that includes communication, self-help, safety, substance use decisions, and daily living skills.
• Assist child/adolescent by redirection and life skills remedial training in home, school or community setting.
• Assist child/adolescent by redirection and social development training in home, school or community setting.
• Identify available resources to help reduce psychiatric impairment or prevent out of home/school placement.
• Identify resources to help reduce or prevent school suspension.
• Assist in the strengths assessment and wrap plan development.
• Identify needs of the child/adolescent and help families get needs met through family and community sources.
• Engages clients and families in wellness process
• Provides various wellness programs
• Conducts a variety of wellness activities and groups
• Coaches on wellness goals in comprehensive care plan

Skills

Disruptive behaviors

Child & family systems

School programs

Skill-building

Medical diagnosis awareness

Under pressure

Field-work planning

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Family & Children's Services in Oklahoma City seeks a Behavioral Health Aide to support children and families facing mental health and behavioral challenges. Under the supervision of licensed professionals, you will help implement care plans, facilitate therapeutic activities, monitor progress, and educate clients and families.

Requirements include a high school diploma, ODMHSAS Case Manager I Certification, Behavioral Health Aide Certification, Wellness Coach Certification, and a valid driver’s