Behavioral Health Specialist I - DAY SHIFT - Behavioral Health Child 1

Penn State Health; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to mental health and wellness. As a Behavioral Health Specialist, you will utilize your clinical judgment and intervention skills to support a diverse patient population. This role offers the opportunity to work within a compassionate team, delivering innovative care tailored to individual needs. With a commitment to trauma-informed practices, you will contribute to meaningful treatment plans that promote stability and recovery. Experience a culture of excellence and growth, backed by a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes your well-being and professional development.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Fitness Discounts

Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Qualifications

• Competency in mental health interventions and clinical judgment.
• AHA BLS certification required before orientation ends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mental health treatment modalities and support patient needs.
• Assist primary nurse in management of daily routines.

Skills

Clinical Judgment

Intervention Techniques

Behavior Modification Strategies

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Employee Wellness Programs

Job description

Behavioral Health Specialist I - DAY SHIFT - Behavioral Health Child 1

Demonstrates competency with interventions and clinical judgment based on unit population and age specific needs. Delivery of a variety of mental health treatment modalities, including psycho-educational groups, milieu management, and behavior modification strategies. Provides assistance to the primary nurse in management of patient needs and support services for effective completion of daily routine.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• AHA BLS prior to end of orientation period
• PA Act 31 Child Abuse Training Certificate.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute (PPI) is central Pennsylvania's leader in healing people with psychiatric and substance use disorders to achieve and maintain stability in their daily lives. A comprehensive team of specialists who provide sensitive, compassionate care for children, adolescents, and adults through personalized treatment plans that meet unique patient needs.

We are a Trauma Informed Care (TIC) organization guided by SAMHSA's "Four R's": Realization about trauma, Recognizing the signs of trauma, Responding to trauma, and Resisting re-traumatization. Our therapeutic work is guided by the SAMHSA's core principles of Trauma Informed Care. We invite all individuals committed to providing quality care to be a part of our PPI team.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.