Pediatric Behavioral Health Specialist

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA) in Massachusetts seeks a Behavioral Health Specialist to provide direct pediatric behavioral health support in a nationally recognized medical setting. You will work with children and families to deliver evidence-based care and coordinate with a licensed clinical team.

The role emphasizes safety, crisis prevention, and collaborative care within a multidisciplinary team, including running therapeutic groups and contributing to ongoing treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in pediatric behavioral health.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow clinical supervision.
• Competence in crisis prevention and de-escalation practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct behavioral health services and support therapeutic needs of children and families.
• Assist with behavioral health assessments and ongoing safety monitoring.
• Implement evidence-based interventions under the supervision of licensed clinicians.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support coordinated care.
• Contribute to crisis prevention, de-escalation efforts, and safety planning.
• Assist in running therapeutic groups as part of the treatment plan.

Skills

Pediatric behavioral health

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical supervision

Crisis prevention

Job description

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA) in Massachusetts seeks a Behavioral Health Specialist to provide direct pediatric behavioral health support in a nationally recognized medical setting. You will work with children and families to deliver evidence-based care and coordinate with a licensed clinical team.

The role emphasizes safety, crisis prevention, and collaborative care within a multidisciplinary team, including running therapeutic groups and contributing to ongoing treatment plans.