Behavioral Health Specialist Full-Time

Houses of Hope; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual Dress Code

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Paid LTD & Life Insurance

11 Paid Holidays

Vacation, Sick, and Personal Hours

Licensure fees & CEUs

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) with company match

Verizon Discount

Sam’s Club Membership

Job summary

Houses of Hope in Lincoln, NE is launching a new Short-Term Residential program and seeking Behavioral Health Specialists to join the team. You will provide direct care, support admissions and discharges, run psychoeducational groups, and help maintain a safe, trauma-informed environment for individuals seeking recovery.

This full-time role offers the chance to help shape an emerging program, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and support clients toward stability and independence through

Qualifications

• Minimum age 21.
• Nebraska driver’s license with clean DMV record.
• CPR/First Aid and Med Aide Certified (will provide training).
• Bachelor’s Degree or two years of education in related field with two years of experience.
• Must be available to work during non-traditional hours.

Responsibilities

• Foster and maintain a safe, welcoming, respectful, and trauma-informed environment for all individuals served.
• Interact with individuals in an empathetic, nonjudgmental, professional manner while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Provide supervision and support by reinforcing program expectations and addressing behaviors as needed.
• Complete assigned intake and discharge responsibilities.
• Perform regular observation checks and document observations accurately and timely.
• Facilitate assigned psychoeducational groups.
• Support individuals with daily activities and other program-related needs.
• Administer medications under supervision of a licensed nurse and document in the electronic health record.
• Administer drug screening and alcohol-use testing per established procedures.
• Recognize and respond to crisis situations using approved intervention and de-escalation techniques.
• Notify appropriate staff after stabilization of a crisis or significant incident.
• Document significant clinical observations and interactions during each shift.
• Communicate observations and concerns to multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with medical staff, social workers, counselors, and other professionals.
• Assist with transportation of individuals using a company vehicle.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic residential environment.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or two years of education in related field with two years of experience

Job description

Join Our New Short-Term Residential Team

At Houses of Hope, we are committed to providing compassionate, recovery-oriented care that empowers individuals to rebuild their lives. Our team values collaboration, integrity, accountability, and hope—and we are excited to bring those values to our new Short-Term Residential program.

Opening in November at our newly renovated facility at 4740 A Street, the Short-Term Residential program represents an exciting new chapter for Houses of Hope. We are building a team of professionals who want to create a safe, welcoming, trauma-informed environment where individuals experiencing substance use and co-occurring mental health needs can take meaningful steps toward recovery and greater independence.

Joining the program at its beginning offers a unique opportunity to help establish the culture of a new team and contribute to how services are delivered from day one. We are looking for people who value teamwork, communicate well, believe in treating individuals with dignity and respect, and want their work to make a meaningful difference.

Houses of Hope is seeking multiple full-time Behavioral Health Specialists to join our team. Behavioral Health Specialists provide direct care and support to individuals receiving short-term treatment. This position completes required observations and clinical documentation, assists with intake and discharge processes, facilitates psychoeducational groups, and administers medications. The position works collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary treatment team to support individuals in achieving stability and recovery.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Foster and maintain a safe, welcoming, respectful, and trauma-informed environment for all individuals served.
• Interact with individuals in an empathetic, nonjudgmental, professional, and trauma-informed manner while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Provide supervision and support by reinforcing program expectations and appropriately redirecting or addressing behaviors as needed.
• Complete assigned intake and discharge responsibilities.
• Perform regular and routine observation checks of individuals receiving services and document observations accurately and timely.
• Facilitate assigned psychoeducational groups.
• Support individuals with daily activities and other program-related needs consistent with the responsibilities of the position.
• Administer medications to individuals under the supervision of a licensed nurse and document medication administration accurately and timely in the electronic health record.
• Administer drug screening and alcohol-use testing for individuals receiving services in accordance with established procedures.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to crisis situations, including utilizing approved intervention and de-escalation techniques.
• Notify appropriate staff immediately following stabilization of a crisis or significant incident.
• Document significant clinical observations, behaviors, interventions, and interactions with individuals during each assigned shift.
• Communicate relevant observations and concerns to appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate professionally with multidisciplinary team members, including medical staff, social workers, peer support staff, counselors, program staff, and other professionals involved in services.
• Assist with transportation of individuals to appointments, recreational activities, and other approved destinations using a company-provided vehicle.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, clean, and therapeutic residential environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 21.
• Valid Nebraska driver’s license and proof of insurance; clean DMV record.
• CPR/First Aid and Med Aide Certified (will provide training).
• Bachelor’s Degree or two years of education in related field with two years of experience in related field.
• Must be available to work during non-traditional hours.

Compensation and Benefits

Houses of Hope offers a full benefits package including:

• Casual Dress Code
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid LTD and Life Insurance
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Vacation, Sick, and Personal Hours
• Paid licensure fees and CEUs
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) with up to a 5% company match
• Verizon Discount
• Sam’s Club Membership

Houses of Hope is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. We believe in the principles of equal employment opportunity and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

We are dedicated to ensuring that all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, and that they have equal access to employment opportunities. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

In accordance with our commitment to ethical standards and recovery integrity, Houses of Hope may restrict employment eligibility for individuals who have completed treatment at our facility within the past two years. This policy supports professional boundaries and client safety and complies with ADA and confidentiality laws.