Pediatric Behavioral Health Specialist - Night Shift

Childrenscolorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) plan

Paid parental leave

Wellness program

Education benefit

Job summary

Childrens Colorado is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to provide direct patient care for children and adolescents with behavioral health needs. The role requires collaboration with licensed professionals to implement treatment plans and ensure a safe, trauma-informed environment.

Responsibilities include leading therapeutic groups, documenting progress, and participating in crisis prevention and team response.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Biology or Neuroscience.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• Must obtain de-escalation training within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and management of children and adolescents under licensed supervision.
• Leads and collaborates on therapeutic milieu groups.
• Implements individual treatment plans and monitors progress.
• Maintains accurate and timely clinical records per CHCO standards; completes 15-minute checks.
• Responds as part of the Behavioral Assistance Response Team where applicable.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation techniques

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Childrens Colorado is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to provide direct patient care for children and adolescents with behavioral health needs. The role requires collaboration with licensed professionals to implement treatment plans and ensure a safe, trauma-informed environment.

Responsibilities include leading therapeutic groups, documenting progress, and participating in crisis prevention and team response.