Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health Specialist I

Brown University Health; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist I to provide direct care, safety, and therapeutic support to children and adolescents within an interdisciplinary team at Bradley Hospital in East Providence, RI. Under supervision of RNs and program leaders, you will implement milieu programming and document observations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a human services field (or equivalent education/experience), safety certification, and the ability to manage crises.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field preferred.
• Equivalent education and experience may be considered at the discretion of the Hiring Manager.
• Safety Care Certification required (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Milieu Management & Direct Patient Care
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment and actively engage with assigned patients throughout the shift.
• Participate in developing and implementing milieu care plans according to unit policies.
• Maintain and document required levels of patient observation each shift.
• Support visiting parents and provide information as directed by the treatment team.
• Supervise patients during daily routines and assist with activities of daily living and hygiene.
• Identify, report, and help resolve actual or potential unit problems.
• Provide timely verbal reporting and documentation following critical incidents.
• Complete required documentation, including incident reports and intake materials.
• Participate in restraint debriefings.
• Carry out delegated assignments and report completion before shift change.
• Intervene therapeutically in disruptive or unsafe situations.
• Maintain professional boundaries at all times.
• Attending required trainings and continuing staff development.
• Document significant observations in medical records and communicate with RN.

Skills

Safety Care

Crisis management

Calm under pressure

Education

Baccalaureate degree

Equivalent education

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist I to provide direct care, safety, and therapeutic support to children and adolescents within an interdisciplinary team at Bradley Hospital in East Providence, RI. Under supervision of RNs and program leaders, you will implement milieu programming and document observations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a human services field (or equivalent education/experience), safety certification, and the ability to manage crises.