Behavioral Health Specialist

Newport Healthcare; Cameron Park (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Healthcare is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to shape the daily experience of adolescents and young adults in our programs. You will provide safe, compassionate supervision and support throughout the healing journey.

This frontline role emphasizes connection, stability, and empowerment, with shifts that may include day, evening, overnight, weekends, or holidays. A 21+ driver’s license and a high school diploma or GED are required, with a bachelor’s in psychology, counseling, or

Qualifications

• Patient-first mindset to support adolescents and young adults.
• Wlexibility to adapt to day, evening, overnight, weekend or holiday shifts.
• Ability to stay calm and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Strong listening, empathy, and cultural sensitivity for diverse patients.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, supportive space with consistent, compassionate care.
• Guide patients through daily schedules including therapy, activities, meals, and transitions.
• Lead or support experiential activities that promote healing and connection.
• Model calm and healthy coping strategies to build emotional safety.
• Stay grounded during high-stress situations and help restore calm.
• Collaborate with team to maintain a connected, unified care environment.

Skills

Patient care mindset

Flexibility

Emotional regulation

Active listening

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, or 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

This role isn’t just important; it’s foundational. BHS team members are the heart of our care model, offering meaningful connection and stability that make a lasting difference in young people’s lives.

• 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: $19 - $23 per hour based on education and experience.