Evening Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health Specialist

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

Job summary

Brown University Health’s Bradley Hospital in East Providence, RI is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist I to support safe, therapeutic milieu care for children and adolescents. The role involves direct patient care, observation, documentation, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team during evening shifts.

Qualifications include 6 months to 1 year of childcare with emotionally impaired youth, a Baccalaureate in a Human Service field preferred, and Safety Care/CPR certifications.

Qualifications

• Six months to one year of direct childcare work with emotionally impaired youth.
• Must demonstrate aptitude and willingness to learn role related skills.
• Safety Care Certification and CPR certification are required.
• Knowledge of providing care across the lifespan and culturally appropriate care.

Responsibilities

• Maintains safe, therapeutic milieu and observes patients per physician/charge RN directives.
• Documents observations and participates in care planning and treatment rounds.
• Co-leads groups and activities, supports daily living activities, and communicates with family.
• Performs duties within hospital policies and may be reassigned to other clinical settings as needed.

Skills

Direct childcare experience

De-escalation techniques

Documentation

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Service field

Job description

Brown University Health’s Bradley Hospital in East Providence, RI is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist I to support safe, therapeutic milieu care for children and adolescents. The role involves direct patient care, observation, documentation, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team during evening shifts.

Qualifications include 6 months to 1 year of childcare with emotionally impaired youth, a Baccalaureate in a Human Service field preferred, and Safety Care/CPR certifications.