Behavioral Support Specialist

Oaks Integrated Care Inc.; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Retirement plan

Flexible spending plans

Time benefits

Licensure supervision

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Oaks Integrated Care Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Support Specialist to join our adult partial care programs across Southern New Jersey. This role focuses on supporting individuals with mental health diagnoses in recovery through compassionate, person-centered care.

You will collaborate with clinical teams, provide de-escalation, facilitate activities, and help maintain a safe therapeutic environment. Full-time, Mon-Fri 8:00-4:30, driver license required, pre-employment drug screening;

Qualifications

• High School diploma with 3 years’ behavioral health experience.
• Associates degree with 1 year behavioral health experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clinical, medical and nursing teams.
• Work as a contributing member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Respond to client needs during programming.
• Provide de-escalation interventions to individuals with increased symptoms.
• Create a safe, supportive, therapeutic environment.
• Redirect consumers to participate in program activities.
• Complete incident reports within required timeframes.
• Transport/drive consumers to and from partial care programs when needed.
• Collaborate with community providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain courteous interactions with clients, families and community members.
• Provide support in daily operational needs of the program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Behavior management

De-escalation

Team collaboration

Group activities

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Join our team today and immerse yourself in a rewarding career for years to come! As a Behavioral Support Specialist, you will work within our adult partial care programs located throughout Southern New Jersey.

Schedule:

Full-time; Mon - Fri: 8:00AM to 4:30PM

Competencies

The potential employee should have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations in varying scenarios. The candidate should possess skills in supporting individuals living with a mental health diagnosis throughout their recovery with a compassionate and person-centered approach. The qualified candidate should have experience with behavior management and de-escalation techniques; the ability to promote a team environment; process and supports socialization and group interactions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clinical, medical and nursing teams;
• Work as a contributing member of a multi-disciplinary team;
• Respond to client needs during programming;
• Provide de-escalation interventions to individuals who may be experiencing an increase in symptoms;
• Create a safe, supportive, therapeutic environment;
• Utilize supportive techniques to redirect consumers to participate in program activities;
• Complete incident reports as needed within required timeframes;
• Transport/drive consumers to and from partial care programs when needed;
• Collaborate with community providers to ensure consumer continuity of care;
• Maintain courteous and respectful interactions with clients, family/support people and community members;
• Provide support in the daily operational needs of the program, as needed;
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Medical and dental insurance
• Vision plan
• Retirement plan
• Flexible spending plans
• EXCELLENT time benefits for qualified positions!
• Opportunity for personal and career growth, including supervision towards professional licensure for eligible candidates
• Team-oriented environment – we practice the FISH! Philosophy

Qualifications

• High School diploma with 3 years of experience with the behavioral health population or lived experience in the mental health field;
• Associates Degree with 1 years of experience with the behavioral health population OR;
• Bachelor’s degree (BA, BS, BSW) in the social work or related field, preferred.

Programs funded through SAMHSA must follow federal guidelines for a drug free workplace.

All positions require a valid driver’s license in good standing and pre-employment drug screening. Oaks Integrated Care considers applicants for all positions without regard to: race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; sexual orientation; marital or veteran status; the presence of a medical condition, genetic information or handicap, unrelated to performing the tasks of the job; or any other legally protected status.