Behavioral Health Specialist I PD

Lifespan; East Providence, Portland (RI, ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Behavioral Health Specialist I to join their interdisciplinary treatment team. In this vital role, you will provide care and ensure safety for children and adolescents in a psychiatric setting. Your responsibilities will include maintaining a therapeutic environment, participating in patient care planning, and implementing behavioral management strategies. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of emotionally impaired youth while working in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere. If you are passionate about helping others and possess the necessary skills, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated aptitude for role-related skills and knowledge of care across the lifespan.
• Ability to utilize de-escalation techniques and manage crises.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for children and adolescents.
• Support care and behavioral management plans and document observations.

Skills

Crisis Management

Childcare

Behavioral Management

Documentation Skills

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Human Services

Job description

Summary:

Under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager (Inpatient)/Program Director (Partial) and Unit Charge RN, the Behavioral Health Specialist I (BHS I) is responsible for providing care and ensuring safety for children and adolescents as part of the interdisciplinary treatment team. The BHS I contributes to the development of the daily schedule and structure of a therapeutic milieu, and implements, observes, and documents this program under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities:

1. Maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment: Actively engage with assigned children, participate in developing and implementing the milieu care plan, maintain and document observation levels, support visitors, supervise daily routines, identify and resolve problems, and respond to incidents appropriately.
2. Adherence to policies and ongoing training: Follow departmental policies, attend staff meetings, maintain current certifications in crisis management, CPR, OSHA ERS Safety, and participate in staff development.
3. Participation in patient care planning: Support initial therapeutic relationships, document observations, review and suggest care plan revisions, communicate with team members, and document significant observations accurately and timely.
4. Support and contribute to care and behavioral management plans: Assist with activities of daily living, co-lead groups, support behavioral programs, organize activities, participate in family training, model appropriate interactions, handle crises safely, and perform other duties as assigned.

Other information:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Service field preferred; other education and experience may be substituted. Must demonstrate aptitude for role-related skills and knowledge of care across the lifespan, considering developmental and cultural factors.

Bradley Hospital Safety Care Certification: Employees work in a psychiatric setting with potentially aggressive or self-injurious individuals. Must utilize de-escalation techniques, remain calm during crises, participate in physical management of patients, and meet physical requirements including lifting, reaching, grasping, bending, and brief running. Ability to physically escort and manage resistant patients is required.

EXPERIENCE:

Six months to one year of direct childcare work with emotionally impaired youth.

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

Performs independently within program policies; refers complex problems to supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Brown is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Bradley Hospital, East Providence, RI

Work Type: Per Diem

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union