Frontline Youth Behavioral Health Specialist

PrairieCare; Maple Grove (MN); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Newport Healthcare is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) to support adolescents and young adults in our behavioral health programs. You will provide hands-on, compassionate care in a structured environment and collaborate with a care team to support healing.

Responsibilities include guiding daily schedules, leading activities, modeling coping strategies, and maintaining emotional safety. Requires HS diploma, and CPR within 30 days; driver’s license and 21+ age also required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, or sociology preferred.
• Prior work experience in other behavioral treatment settings, a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and be eligible for insurance coverage for driving the company’s vehicles.
• Must be minimum 21 years of age.
• Must become CPR certified within the first 30 days.

Responsabilités

• Creating a safe and supportive space by offering consistent, compassionate care and supervision that ensures patients’ emotional and physical well‑being
• Guiding and encouraging patients as they move through their daily schedule—including therapy, group activities, meals, and moments of transition in between
• Leading or supporting experiential activities (such as mindfulness practices, recreation, and group experiences) that promote healing and connection
• Modeling calm, respectful behavior and healthy coping strategies in a way that builds trust and emotional safety
• Staying grounded and responsive during high‑stress or emotionally charged situations, helping restore calm through established strategies
• Collaborating and communicating with team members to support a connected, unified care environment

Connaissances

Driver's license

CPR certification within 30 days

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, or sociology

Description du poste

Newport Healthcare is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) to support adolescents and young adults in our behavioral health programs. You will provide hands-on, compassionate care in a structured environment and collaborate with a care team to support healing.

Responsibilities include guiding daily schedules, leading activities, modeling coping strategies, and maintaining emotional safety. Requires HS diploma, and CPR within 30 days; driver’s license and 21+ age also required.