Behavioral Health Specialist

PsychPlus; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

PsychPlus in Toledo, OH is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) to join our Child & Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program. The role emphasizes group work, individual therapy, biopsychosocial assessment, and family work, with Mon-Thu 3:00 PM–7:30 PM schedule.

You will build trusting relationships with patients aged 11–17, support teens with emotional and behavioral concerns, help maintain a safe therapeutic environment, and collaborate with therapists and the treatment team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Experience in mental health, behavioral health, or healthcare setting preferred but not required.
• Experience with children or adolescents ages 11-17 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support adolescents participating in our Child & Adolescent IOP.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with patients ages 11-17.
• Provide support to adolescents experiencing a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns.
• Help maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment.
• Collaborate with therapists, clinicians, and other members of the treatment team.
• Communicate observations and relevant patient information effectively.
• Complete documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and respond appropriately to challenging situations.

Skills

Group work

Adolescent therapy

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology/Social Work/Counseling

Job description

We are hiring Behavioral Health Specialist - Child & Adolescent IOP

Schedule: Monday-Thursday: 3:00 PM - 7:30 PM

We're looking for a Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) to join our Child & Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Toledo, OH.

This role is an important part of the team in our Partial Hospitalization Program- treating adolescents struggling with mental health challenges. This role includes group work, individual therapy, biopsychosocial assessment, and family work. We're looking for someone passionate about mental health, ready to make a positive impact on the lives of teens!

What You'll Do

• Support adolescents participating in our Child & Adolescent IOP
• Build positive, trusting relationships with patients ages 11-17
• Provide support to adolescents experiencing a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns
• Help maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment
• Collaborate with therapists, clinicians, and other members of the treatment team
• Communicate observations and relevant patient information effectively
• Complete documentation accurately and in a timely manner
• Demonstrate sound judgment and respond appropriately to challenging situations

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Human Services, or a related mental health field preferred, but not required
• Previous experience in a mental health, behavioral health, or healthcare setting preferred, but not required
• Experience working with children or adolescents ages 11-17 preferred.

Most Importantly: We Value Connection

The right person for this role is someone with an engaging personality who genuinely enjoys working with adolescents.

Behavioral Health Specialist | BHS | Child & Adolescent | IOP, Intensive Outpatient Program | behavioral health | mental health | adolescents, youth | Social Work | Counseling, and Human Services