Behavioral Health Specialist, Child Psychiatry

Psychtechs; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is seeking dedicated professionals to enhance children's health through comprehensive care and support. This role involves managing patient environments, implementing individualized care plans, and leading therapeutic groups. You'll work closely with families and collaborate with a passionate team to ensure each child's well-being. The position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families while enjoying a supportive workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. If you're looking for a fulfilling career in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Shift Differential

Weekend Differential

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount programs

Referral bonus program

Physical and mental health wellness programs

Relocation assistance packages

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; high school diploma with 2 years experience also accepted.
• Strong skills in crisis intervention and therapeutic communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient care across various locations, ensuring safety and adherence to treatment plans.
• Lead group therapy sessions and document patient responses accurately.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Behavioral Assessment

Therapeutic Communication

Documentation Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 Hospital Has Been Named:

1. Consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 children’s hospital in the nation
2. One of four Medical Centers making the list of the 2022 Glassdoor Best Places to Work
3. A Top Hospital and Health System for Diversity recognized by DiversityInc
4. One of the nation’s most innovative companies by Fortune in March 2023
5. An LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in 2022 by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Milieu Management and Care Delivery: Comprehensive management across all physical locations. Manages milieu utilizing the following components-structure, safety, planning, participation, and support. Tasks may include: environmental checks, adhering to treatment schedules, patient safety checks, etc. Prevents and responds to crisis escalations utilizing Therapeutic Crisis Intervention concepts. Able to lead during a behavioral crisis, appropriately deploying interventions based on the stress model of crisis or patient treatment plan. Ensures safe, organized work areas, and treatment schedules are progressing appropriately. Adheres to established policies, procedures, and protocols- completing all patient/safety checks and follows patient observation level protocols. Anticipates, develops, and prepares necessary materials for various patient populations.
2. Plan of Care: Implement/document patient response to individualized care plans, which may include completing behavioral assessments or implementing behavioral/educational protocols. Engage patients’ families or support system in treatment plan as established in the medical record. Provide updates to parent/guardian regarding patient condition and progress. Participate in regular team planning meetings as appropriate or needed.
3. Group Therapy and Clinical Activity: Leads and co-leads Psycho Education groups ensuring therapeutic outcome; modifies groups to meet the needs of the patients. Proactively plans and establishes group content and objectives based on patients’ needs and in alignment with treatment schedule.
4. Therapeutic Relationships/Communication: Embrace Relationship Based Care. Demonstrate professional boundaries; recognized how personal experiences/personal values may impact therapeutic relationship and communication. Approach patient at their level of functioning, readiness to address issues and recognize the how effects of trauma may impact a patient.
5. Documentation and Data Management: Completes patient care plan documentation accurately and in a timely fashion as established by the department or patient care needs. Collaborates with other care team members to provide support and monitoring for changes in patient status; active role in safe handoff/shift report.

Care delivery occurs in a team fashion and a BHS’s care assignment may reflect a combination of the following: working with multiple patients in a setting based on the therapeutic schedule, may reflect a specific 1:1 patient assignment or may reflect an assignment to a specific location or environment to manage.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
High school diploma or equivalent AND 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline

Market Leading Benefits Including:
Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs
Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. Competitive retirement plans
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
Referral bonus program for current staff!
Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL – LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos – Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
Physical and mental health wellness programs
Relocation assistance packages available for nurses!

Primary Location: College Hill Campus

Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Employee Status: Stand By

Salary Range: $20.02 – $24.40

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are 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. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability.

Apply here: Cincinnati Children’s Job Application