Behavioral Health Specialist

Newport Healthcare; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Newport Healthcare’s Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) supports adolescent and young adult patients in our behavioral health programs. As a frontline team member, you’ll create a safe, structured, and compassionate environment where patients feel supported, seen, and empowered throughout their healing journey.

You’ll guide daily activities, lead mindfulness and experiential sessions, model calm coping strategies, stay present during high‑stress moments, and collaborate with colleagues to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s in psychology, counseling, or sociology preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old, with a valid driver’s license.

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 through daily schedules—therapy, group activities, meals, and transitions.
• Lead or support experiential activities (mindfulness, recreation, group experiences) that promote healing and connection.
• Model calm, respectful behavior and healthy coping strategies to build trust and emotional safety.
• Stay grounded and responsive during high-stress situations, helping restore calm through established strategies.
• Collaborate and communicate with team members to support a connected, unified care environment.

Skills

Patient-first mindset

Flexibility

Emotional regulation

Active listening

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s in psychology/counseling/sociology preferred

Job description

What You’ll Do

The Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) plays a vital, hands-on role in shaping the daily experience of adolescent and young adult patients in Newport Healthcare’s behavioral health programs. As a frontline team member, you’ll create a safe, structured, and compassionate environment where patients feel supported, seen, and empowered throughout their healing journey.

Responsibilities

• Creating a safe and supportive space by offering consistent, compassionate care and supervision that ensures patients’ emotional and physical well-being
• Guiding and encouraging patients as they move through their daily schedule—including therapy, group activities, meals, and moments of transition in between
• Leading or supporting experiential activities (such as mindfulness practices, recreation, and group experiences) that promote healing and connection
• Modeling calm, respectful behavior and healthy coping strategies in a way that builds trust and emotional safety
• Staying grounded and responsive during high-stress or emotionally charged situations, helping restore calm through established strategies
• Collaborating and communicating with team members to support a connected, unified care environment

What Makes You a Great Fit

• A patient-first mindset that inspires you to reach the highest standards in supporting the young people in your care
• Flexibility within a fast-paced, changing environment—schedules may include day, evening, overnight, weekend, or holiday shifts, and you may need to respond to urgent or unexpected conditions during your shift
• Ability to remain calm and composed, and to make good decisions using a combination of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment
• The capacity to listen attentively and actively, with patience, empathy, and cultural sensitivity
• A collaborative team player who can find common ground, build trust with colleagues, and communicate effectively
• A problem-solver who digs deep and uses all the information available to craft skillful solutions
• Must be at least 21 years old, with a valid driver’s license
• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s in psychology, counseling, or sociology preferred

Compensation Range: $18-$22 per hour based on education and experience.