Pediatric Behavioral Health Specialist I

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

Job summary

Bradley Hospital seeks a Behavioral Health Specialist I to provide care and safety for children and adolescents within a therapeutic milieu. You will support daily routines, participate in care planning, and assist with activities of daily living under RN direction.

The role requires Crisis Management and Safety Care training, with 6 months to 1 year of direct childcare experience. Day-to-day responsibilities include documentation, supervision, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Service field preferred; other education and experience considered.
• Must demonstrate aptitude and willingness to learn role related skills.
• Safety Care/ crisis management training required.
• Six months to one year of direct childcare with emotionally impaired youth.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment and supports milieu care plan.
• Documents observations and participates in patient care planning.
• Leads group activities and supports activities of daily living.
• Assists with crisis management and coordinates with the care team.

Skills

Childcare experience

De-escalation techniques

Crisis management

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Human Service field

Job description

Bradley Hospital seeks a Behavioral Health Specialist I to provide care and safety for children and adolescents within a therapeutic milieu. You will support daily routines, participate in care planning, and assist with activities of daily living under RN direction.

The role requires Crisis Management and Safety Care training, with 6 months to 1 year of direct childcare experience. Day-to-day responsibilities include documentation, supervision, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.