Behavioral Health Specialist, Adolescent Psychiatry

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; United States; Presencial; USD 29.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

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Benefits Eligible (Full and Part-Time)

Descripción de la vacante

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to join the College Hill Adolescent Department. You will lead group programming, implement a token economy to reinforce progress toward discharge goals, and provide direct patient care in a team-based setting to ensure the best outcomes.

Requirements include a high school diploma with 2 years of related experience; a Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred but not required.

Responsabilidades

• Milieu Management: create a safe, stable environment and apply token economy.
• Plan of Care: implement individualized care plans and support daily living activities.
• Group Programming: lead structured programs and engage patients.
• Therapeutic Relationships: build rapport and maintain professional boundaries.
• Documentation: complete shift notes, incidents, and safety checks.

Conocimientos

Group programming

Therapeutic communication

Crisis prevention

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years of related work experience

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Primary Location College Hill A Department Talent Acquisition Shift Rotating (United States of America) Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 32 FTE 0.8 Employee Status Regular *Expected Starting Pay Range $21.14 - $26.47 *Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Expected Starting Salary Range: $21.14 - $24.05 Location/Unit: College Hill – Adolescent Department Shift/Hours/FTE: Rotating Day/Evening; Full and Part-Time (every other weekend required) Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible (Full and Part-Time)

Behavioral Health Specialist - A Day in the Life

Working as a Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, you will enjoy: Leading and co‑leading group programming to support therapeutic outcomes. Implementing a token economy to reinforce positive behaviors, promote skill‑building, and support progress toward discharge goals. Providing direct patient care in a team‑based setting and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes. Implementing individualized patient care plans and documenting behavioral observations. Establishing a safe, stable, and nurturing environment for youth in crisis. A state‑of‑the‑art mental health facility that opened in October 2023!

Job Responsibilities

• Milieu Management: Create a safe, stable, and nurturing environment that fosters support and consistency. Implement a token economy to reinforce positive behaviors. Support patients with a variety of severe psychological/psychiatric difficulties, including mood disorders, disruptive/aggressive behavior, self‑harm, anxiety, psychosis, eating disorders, intellectual disability and neurodevelopmental disorders who often have histories including significant psychosocial stressors and trauma. Proactively prevent and respond to crises using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) strategies, including verbal de‑escalation and physical interventions when necessary due to imminent risk. Lead and intervene in behavioral crises, apply appropriate strategies based on the Stress Model of Crisis and individualized treatment plans. Conduct safety checks, room searches, and patient safety searches. Follow policies and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Plan of Care: Implement individualized care plans, including behavioral interventions and support for activities of daily living (bathing, feeding, toileting). Provide care primarily in group settings, with individualized programming as needed per treatment team recommendations. Maintain designated observation status (e.g., continuous observation, 15‑minute checks, remaining within arm’s‑length of patient).
• Group Programming: Lead structured group programming and facilitate patient engagement; adjust delivery to meet developmental needs of patients, observe behavior and participate in problem‑solving.
• Therapeutic Relationships: Build rapport while maintaining professional boundaries. Recognize trauma impacts and use developmentally appropriate therapeutic communication. Contribute to team planning and patient‑centered care discussions.
• Documentation: Complete accurate and timely documentation, including shift notes, incident documentation (e.g., restraint, seclusion), and safety checks. Summarize what happens before and after target behaviors. Actively participate in shift reports, safe handoff procedures, and data collection.

Qualifications Required

• High school diploma or equivalent AND 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a related field (no experience required).

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

Cincinnati Children's is: Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10best Children’s Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years

Consistently among the top 3 Children’s Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)Funding

One of the nation'sAmerica’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune

Consistently certified as great place to work

A Leading Disability Employeras noted by theNational Organization on Disability

Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by theAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

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EEO/Veteran/Disability

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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