Behavioral Health Specialist (PRN) - Residential

PrairieCare; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Healthcare in Minnesota is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to support adolescent and young adult patients within our behavioral health programs. You will be a frontline team member, creating a safe, structured, and empathetic environment where patients feel seen and supported during their healing journey.

Your duties include supervising daily activities, guiding patients through schedules, facilitating mindfulness and group experiences, and collaborating with the care team to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's in psychology, counseling, or sociology preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver's license.
• Experience with adolescent and young adult patients is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, hands-on care and supervision in a behavioral health setting for adolescents and young adults.
• Support daily routines including therapy, group activities, meals, and transitions.
• Lead or support mindfulness, recreation, and group activities to promote healing.
• Model calm, respectful behavior and healthy coping strategies.
• Remain grounded in high-stress situations and help restore calm using established strategies.
• Collaborate with the care team to maintain a connected, unified environment.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, or sociology

Job description

What You'll Do

The Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) plays a vital, hands-on role in shaping the daily experience of adolescent and young adult patients in Newport Healthcare's behavioral health programs. As a frontline team member, you'll create a safe, structured, and compassionate environment where patients feel supported, seen, and empowered throughout their healing journey.

What You'll Do

The Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) plays a vital, hands-on role in shaping the daily experience of adolescent and young adult patients in Newport Healthcare's behavioral health programs. As a frontline team member, you'll create a safe, structured, and compassionate environment where patients feel supported, seen, and empowered throughout their healing journey.

Responsibilities

This role isn't just important; it's foundational. BHS team members are the heart of our care model, offering meaningful connection and stability that make a lasting difference in young people's lives. Key responsibilities include:

• Creating a safe and supportive space by offering consistent, compassionate care and supervision that ensures patients' emotional and physical well-being
• Guiding and encouraging patients as they move through their daily schedule- including therapy, group activities, meals, and moments of transition in between
• Leading or supporting experiential activities (such as mindfulness practices, recreation, and group experiences) that promote healing and connection
• Modeling calm, respectful behavior and healthy coping strategies in a way that builds trust and emotional safety
• Staying grounded and responsive during high-stress or emotionally charged situations, helping restore calm through established strategies
• Collaborating and communicating with team members to support a connected, unified care environment

What Makes You a Great Fit

• A patient-first mindset that inspires you to reach the highest standards in supporting the young people in your care
• Flexibility within a fast-paced, changing environment-schedules may include day, evening, overnight, weekend, or holiday shifts, and you may need to respond to urgent or unexpected conditions during your shift
• Ability to remain calm and composed, and to make good decisions using a combination of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment
• The capacity to listen attentively and actively, with patience, empathy, and cultural sensitivity
• A collaborative team player who can find common ground, build trust with colleagues, and communicate effectively
• A problem-solver who digs deep and uses all the information available to craft skillful solutions
• Must be at least 21 years old, with a valid driver's license
• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's in psychology, counseling, or sociology preferred

Compensation for this role ranges from $19.50- $23 per hour depending on education and experience.