Behavioral Health Specialist New 2265 Como Ave. St Paul, MN 55108

The Emily Program; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Specialist to join their compassionate team. This role involves facilitating therapeutic skills groups, providing meal support, and assisting clients in managing their eating disorders. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field, along with skills in group facilitation and therapeutic techniques. This full-time position offers a supportive environment focused on recovery and personal growth, with a competitive hourly wage and a comprehensive benefits package. Join a team committed to making a positive impact in the lives of those struggling with eating disorders.

Benefits

HSA and PPO insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) matching

Generous PTO plan

Paid holidays

Floating holiday

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field required.
• Experience in facilitating therapeutic groups and meal support.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates therapeutic skills groups and meal support.
• Supports clients in managing their eating disorders.

Skills

DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)

CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

Therapeutic Meal Support

Group Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Our vision is a world of peaceful relationships with food, weight, and body image, where everyone with an eating disorder can experience recovery. We believe that exceptional, individualized care leads to lasting recovery from eating disorders. That’s why our teams are comprised of compassionate, dedicated professionals from a variety of backgrounds who collaborate to provide the very best evidence-based care for our clients at all levels of care.

Position Overview

The Behavioral Health Specialist supports PHP, IOP and OP milieus by facilitating therapeutic skills groups, self-monitoring and activity groups, providing therapeutic meal support at mealtimes and snacks, assisting clients in acquiring skills to manage their eating disorder, maintaining a recovery-oriented environment, and providing general support and assistance.

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours a week
• Monday-Friday, rotating hours of8:00-4:30 and 10:30am-7:00pm

Compensation Disclosure

• BHS: Starting hourly range between $20.00 - $23.00

Final Compensation offered will be within pay range based on qualifications/experience met for the position

How BHS Empower Recovery

• Facilitates group programming, including skills groups (including DBT and CBT), self-monitoring, experiential activity groups which may include art activities, music, journaling, mindfulness, relaxation and movement
• Participates in therapeutic supported meals and snacks and provides milieu support
• May meet with residents to provide support and provide in the moment skills coaching
• Ability to engage, challenge, and support residents as needed
• Supports treatment direction and individualized plans as designed by therapist and treatment team

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, social work or related mental health field required. If degree is not in a mental health related field, a degree in another and equivalent experience required.
• Must have valid driver’s license and be authorized to drive

What we offer:

Employee Benefits: We understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits package. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing a range of plans to meet your needs.

For full-time employees, we offer:

• HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
• Vision insurance (EyeMed)
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company 401(k) matching for up to 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your compensation

Paid time off is a crucial part of maintaining work and life balance. Our generous PTO plan accrues annually and begins with your first whole pay period. Eligible employees enjoy seven paid holidays and one floating holiday in addition to their regular PTO.

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