Pediatric Behavioral Health Specialist II

Brown Medicine; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist II to join the inpatient/partial program team. You will support the milieu, implement and document the day-to-day schedule for children and adolescents, and model compassionate, trauma-informed care under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include crisis de-escalation, leading therapeutic activities, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring safety during all care episodes.

Qualifications

• Six months to one year of direct childcare experience with similar populations.
• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Service field preferred; other education considered.
• Current Bradley Hospital Safety Care Certification and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the milieu as delegated by the Charge RN and reports variations immediately.
• Functions independently in areas of competence in childcare delivery.
• Demonstrates crisis management techniques and de-escalation.
• Mentors and guides less senior staff, orients new BHS I, and communicates concerns to the RN or CNM.

Skills

Childcare experience

BLS certification

Safety Care Certification

Crisis de-escalation

Trauma-informed care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist II to join the inpatient/partial program team. You will support the milieu, implement and document the day-to-day schedule for children and adolescents, and model compassionate, trauma-informed care under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include crisis de-escalation, leading therapeutic activities, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring safety during all care episodes.