Child & Adolescent Behavioral Specialist - Day Treatment

AltaPointe Health Systems; Fairhope (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

AltaPointe Health Systems seeks a Behavioral Specialist for day treatment to monitor and interact with children and adolescents, assess daily behavior, and assist with personal care and safety needs. The role supports skilled living activities and collaborates with the treatment team to ensure compassionate care.

The incumbent will document accordingly, participate in performance improvement activities, and adhere to AHS policies, with a focus on privacy and respectful interactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a mental health discipline.

Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing monitoring and interaction with consumers.
• Provides daily assessment of consumer’s behavior via level system point sheets according to policy and standards.
• Assists consumers with personal care (bathing, toileting and other personal hygiene items), medication use, chores, outings, and safety issues.
• Provides training on basic living skills according to the consumer’s target goals, as identified by treatment team.
• Ensures completion of weekly summaries per program guidelines.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize crisis states and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation.
• Applies time-out/protective hold/seclusion/restraint per AHS Policy and Procedures.
• Models appropriate behavior and maintains dignity, confidentiality, and respect for consumers.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a mental health discipline

Job description

AltaPointe Health Systems seeks a Behavioral Specialist for day treatment to monitor and interact with children and adolescents, assess daily behavior, and assist with personal care and safety needs. The role supports skilled living activities and collaborates with the treatment team to ensure compassionate care.

The incumbent will document accordingly, participate in performance improvement activities, and adhere to AHS policies, with a focus on privacy and respectful interactions.