Weekend Behavioral Health Specialist II - Trauma-Informed

Nationwide-Children; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Nationwide-Children is seeking a weekend overnight clinician (Fri–Sun, 8p–8a) to provide basic supportive and trauma-informed care under supervision. The role emphasizes therapeutic relationships, de-escalation, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team within a pediatric mental health setting.

Required: Bachelor's in Psychology or related field, BLS, TCI, and First Aid certifications completed within 90 days of hire; one year of hospital mental health experience; Master’s degree

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field, or equivalent experience, required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• BLS certification required prior to finishing unit-based orientation (due within 90 days of hire).
• TCI certification provided by the organization, required prior to finishing unit-based orientation (due within 90 days of hire).
• First Aid certification by the organization, required prior to finishing unit-based orientation (due within 90 days of hire).
• One year of hospital experience in a mental health role within the past three years, required.
• Three years of relevant experience, or equivalent education, required.

Responsibilities

• Participates with the interdisciplinary team in specialized patient care.
• Cares for patient assignment as delegated.
• Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients and families on the unit.
• Provides trauma-informed care, uses positive reinforcement, and maintains safety through de-escalation and limit setting.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans.
• Acts as a resource to unit staff regarding diagnoses, behavior plans, and crisis management.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Job description

Nationwide-Children is seeking a weekend overnight clinician (Fri–Sun, 8p–8a) to provide basic supportive and trauma-informed care under supervision. The role emphasizes therapeutic relationships, de-escalation, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team within a pediatric mental health setting.

Required: Bachelor's in Psychology or related field, BLS, TCI, and First Aid certifications completed within 90 days of hire; one year of hospital mental health experience; Master’s degree