Behavioral Health Specialist - Float

Cincinnati Children's Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a Team Member to coordinate and deliver patient care within a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes safety, crisis management, and collaboration with families and staff to implement individualized care plans.

The position requires strong documentation, trauma-informed communication, and active participation in planning meetings. It involves leading clinical activities and ensuring adherence to care protocols and observation levels.

Qualifications

• Requires teamwork with multidisciplinary staff.
• Knowledge of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention concepts.
• Ability to document progress and outcomes.
• Experience with patient safety, observation protocols, and data collection.
• Strong communication with patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Team Member: coordinate and deliver patient care per procedures and protocols; engage with the multidisciplinary team.
• Environment Management and Care Delivery: maintain safe, organized area; manage safety checks and escalation plans.
• Patient Plan of Care: implement and document patient responses to care plans; involve family in treatment plan.
• Clinical Activity: lead psychoeducation and group activities; adapt content to developmental level and safety.
• Relationship Development/Communication: provide trauma-informed, relationship-based care; engage patients and families.
• Documentation and Data Management: ensure seclusion/restraint documentation timely; record progress of SMART goals and treatment.

Skills

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Trauma-informed care

Documentation & data management

Patient-family communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or related field

Job description

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a Team Member to coordinate and deliver patient care within a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes safety, crisis management, and collaboration with families and staff to implement individualized care plans.

The position requires strong documentation, trauma-informed communication, and active participation in planning meetings. It involves leading clinical activities and ensuring adherence to care protocols and observation levels.