Youth Behavioral Health Specialist — Trauma-Informed Care

Newport Healthcare; Oakley (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Healthcare seeks a Behavioral Health Specialist to support adolescents and young adults across residential, inpatient, and outpatient programs. You will help create a safe, structured environment and provide compassionate care throughout the healing journey.

We value patient-first care, trauma-informed practice, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Compensation ranges from $20-$24 per hour, with opportunities for training and shift variety in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's in psychology, counseling, or sociology preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to transport patients when needed.
• Patient-first mindset with empathy and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work across multiple levels of care in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, supportive space by offering consistent, compassionate care and supervision that ensures patients' emotional and physical well‑being.
• Guide and encourage patients as they move through their day whether attending therapy, group activities, meals, or moments of transition.
• Lead or support experiential activities (e.g., mindfulness, recreation, group engagement) that promote healing and connection.
• Model calm, respectful behavior and healthy coping strategies in a way that builds trust and emotional safety.
• Document observations and interactions clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner to support treatment planning.
• Stay grounded and responsive during high-stress or emotionally charged situations, helping restore calm through established strategies.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate professionally to support a connected, unified care environment.
• Uphold ethical standards and confidentiality, maintaining patient dignity and respect in all interactions.
• Participate in ongoing training and development provided to grow clinical understanding and ability to provide trauma-informed, values-based care.
• Safely transport patients to and from program sites and external appointments (e.g., doctors, labs) following all safety standards and protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient-first

Calm under pressure

Empathy

Communication

Team player

Problem solving

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's in psychology, counseling, or sociology

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Newport Healthcare seeks a Behavioral Health Specialist to support adolescents and young adults across residential, inpatient, and outpatient programs. You will help create a safe, structured environment and provide compassionate care throughout the healing journey.

We value patient-first care, trauma-informed practice, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Compensation ranges from $20-$24 per hour, with opportunities for training and shift variety in a fast-paced setting.