Inpatient Pediatric Behavioral Health Specialist I

Bradley Hospital; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradley Hospital in East Providence, RI seeks a Behavioral Health Specialist I to support care for children and adolescents on a 24-hour unit. The role reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager (Inpatient)/Program Director (Partial) and the Unit Charge RN, contributing to milieu management, safety, and treatment planning.

The position requires attending to daily activities, documenting observations, and assisting with family education.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Service field preferred; other education/experience may be substituted.
• Demonstrated aptitude to learn role-related skills and work with children/adolescents.
• Experience with crisis management and de-escalation techniques is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and actively engage assigned children each shift.
• Document observations and contribute to milieu care plans under RN direction.
• Assist with activities of daily living and supervise daily routines for children.
• Co-lead milieu and therapeutic groups and support family training as assigned.
• Demonstrate appropriate boundaries and crisis intervention skills.

Skills

De-escalation

Crisis management

Childcare experience

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Human Service

Tools

Safety Care Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Bradley Hospital in East Providence, RI seeks a Behavioral Health Specialist I to support care for children and adolescents on a 24-hour unit. The role reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager (Inpatient)/Program Director (Partial) and the Unit Charge RN, contributing to milieu management, safety, and treatment planning.

The position requires attending to daily activities, documenting observations, and assisting with family education.