Behavioral Health Specialist: Recovery & Meal Support

The Emily Program; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

The Emily Program in Durham, NC is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to support the milieu by facilitating therapeutic groups, providing meal support, and helping clients develop skills to manage their eating disorder.

The role requires a high school diploma, 1 year of direct patient care in mental health, and certifications such as BLS, First Aid, and CPI within 30 days where applicable. Onsite schedule includes 32 hours per week with Tue–Sat shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• An associate or bachelor’s degree in a mental, behavioral, counseling, or health-related field is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of direct patient care experience in a mental/behavioral health setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates therapy groups including skills groups (CBT and DBT), self-monitoring groups, and experiential activity groups.
• Participates in therapeutic supported meals and snacks.
• Contributes to a recovery-oriented environment.
• Participates in treatment team, mini team, therapy team, and/or case consultations.
• Completes clinical documentation in compliance with policies and regulatory standards.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Group therapy facilitation

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's in mental/behavioral health

Tools

BLS

First Aid

CPI certification (NC/GA)

Job description

The Emily Program in Durham, NC is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to support the milieu by facilitating therapeutic groups, providing meal support, and helping clients develop skills to manage their eating disorder.

The role requires a high school diploma, 1 year of direct patient care in mental health, and certifications such as BLS, First Aid, and CPI within 30 days where applicable. Onsite schedule includes 32 hours per week with Tue–Sat shifts.