Behavioral Health Specialist

Newport Healthcare; Monticello Township (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Competitive pay

Job summary

Newport Healthcare is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) to support adolescents and young adults in our behavioral health programs. You will provide safe, compassionate care, supervise patients, and help maintain a structured daily routine that promotes healing.

You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, participate in mindfulness, recreation, and group experiences, and respond calmly in stressful moments to uphold a caring environment. A valid driver's license is required.

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.
• Ability to remain calm, compassionate, and professional in high-stress situations.

Responsibilities

• Providing consistent, compassionate care and supervision to patients.
• Guiding patients through daily schedules including therapy, meals, and transitions.
• Leading or supporting mindfulness, recreation, and group activities.
• Modeling calm, respectful behavior and healthy coping strategies.
• Staying grounded and responsive during high-stress situations.
• Collaborating with team members to support a connected, unified care environment.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Empathy and listening

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in psychology, counseling, or sociology

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.

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. Key responsibilities include:

• 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: $20 - $24 depending on experience and education.

Shift Differentials:

PM Shift: $2

NOC Shift: $3

Weekend AM Shift: $3

Weekend PM Shift: $5

Weekend NOC Shift: $6