Kids Behavioral Health Specialist - Community-based

HCBS OF SOUTH CAROLINA LLC; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Professional growth opportunities

Meaningful work

CARF-accredited organization

Supportive interdisciplinary team

Community-based work

Job summary

Wright Directions Family Services in Hilton Head, SC is seeking a Bachelor's Level Direct Care Staff professional to provide community-based behavioral health services for children, adolescents, and families. This role emphasizes behavioral intervention, skill development, crisis support, and family engagement in home, school, and community settings.

Ideal candidates are passionate about helping at-risk youth achieve positive outcomes and improve daily functioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Human Services, Sociology, or a related behavioral science field.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, or families preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance.
• Ability to provide services in home, school, and community settings.
• Ability to pass required background screenings.
• Availability to work flexible hours based on client needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct behavioral support services to children and adolescents with behavioral and emotional challenges.
• Implement behavior modification interventions in home, school, and community-based environments.
• Deliver family support services and assist caregivers in developing effective coping and behavior management strategies.
• Support clients in developing independent living, social, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of services provided.
• Collaborate with families, schools, providers, and other members of the treatment team.
• Participate in crisis intervention services when needed.
• Promote client safety, well-being, and progress toward treatment goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Child/Adolescent experience

Behavioral health knowledge

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Human Services, Sociology, or related behavioral science

Job description

Wright Directions Family Services in Hilton Head, SC is seeking a Bachelor's Level Direct Care Staff professional to provide community-based behavioral health services for children, adolescents, and families. This role emphasizes behavioral intervention, skill development, crisis support, and family engagement in home, school, and community settings.

Ideal candidates are passionate about helping at-risk youth achieve positive outcomes and improve daily functioning.