Behavioral Health Specialist

Lifespan; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist I to provide care and safety for children and adolescents within a therapeutic milieu. You will work under RN supervision, contribute to daily schedules, and document observations and incidents as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes crisis management, CPR and safety training, along with participation in patient care planning and therapy group activities.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Service field preferred. Other education may be substituted at Hiring Manager's discretion.
• Six months to one year of direct childcare work with emotionally impaired youth.
• Performs independently within Program policies; refers complex problems to supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and supervise assigned children.
• Attend meetings and maintain certifications in crisis management, CPR, OSHA, ERS, and Safety.
• Participate in patient care planning and document observations in shift notes.
• Co-lead therapy groups and assist in activities of daily living and personal hygiene.

Skills

Childcare experience

Crisis management

CPR training

Safety training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Service field

Job description

SUMMARY

Under the direction of Clinical Nurse Manager (Inpatient)/Program Director (Partial) and Unit Charge RN, the Behavioral Health Specialist I (BHS I) is responsible for providing care and safety to children and adolescents as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. The BHS I provides input into the formulation of the day‑to‑day schedule and structure of a therapeutic milieu and the implementation, observation, and documentation of this program under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, which guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another. All employees must also demonstrate the core Success Factors that show how we work together and achieve results.

CORE SUCCESS FACTORS

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Participate in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. Actively engage with assigned children throughout the shift, assist with routines and activities of daily living, support visiting parents, supervise assigned children, identify and resolve potential problems, and document observation and incidents. Intervene in disruptive or self‑harmful situations, maintain boundaries, and carry out daily assignments delegated by the Charge RN.
2. Adhere to Hospital, Departmental, and Program policies and procedures. Attend peer review and staff meetings. Maintain current certifications in crisis management, CPR, OSHA, ERS, and Safety. Attend unit or hospital staff development as assigned.
3. Actively participate in the patient care planning process under the direction of the primary/charge RN. Support the initial therapeutic alliance on admission, manage the separation process, document observations in shift notes and Kardex, review and revise the milieu care plan, and communicate patient plans to other unit staff and interdisciplinary providers. Participate in treatment team rounds, patient‑specific discussions, hand‑off reports, and staff development forums.
4. Support and contribute to the development of care plans and behavioral management. Assist and teach patients in activities of daily living and personal hygiene. Co‑lead community meetings, milieu meetings, or social skill groups and other program‑specific groups such as recreation or activity. Set consistent therapeutic limits, follow behavioral programs, organize unit activities, and coordinate children’s physical and social development activities. Arrange transport of materials, participate in teaching visits or parent training, model therapeutic interpersonal interactions, and co‑lead therapy groups with a clinician.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Service field preferred. Other education and experience may be substituted at the discretion of the Hiring Manager. Must demonstrate aptitude and willingness to learn role‑related skills and knowledge necessary to care for patients across the lifespan with consideration of cultural patterns.
• EXPERIENCE: Six months to one year of direct childcare work with emotionally impaired youth.
• INDEPENDENT ACTION: Performs independently within Program policies and practices; refers complex problems to supervisor for clarification.
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.

PAY RANGE

$18.13-$29.90

EEO STATEMENT

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

LOCATION

Bradley Hospital – 1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, East Providence, Rhode Island 02915

WORK TYPE

Mix of day and evenings, alternating weekends/holidays

WORK SHIFT

Day

DAILY HOURS

8 hours

DRIVING REQUIRED

No