Youth Behavioral Health Support Specialist

Best Point; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA contributions

FSA

EAP

Pet insurance

403(b) match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PSLF eligibility

Education benefits

Tuition discount

Leadership programs

PC loan

Referral bonus

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Therapeutic Support Specialist to create a safe, structured environment for children receiving behavioral health services. The role includes supervising, engaging, and supporting clients daily, in collaboration with clinical and program leadership.

The position emphasizes evidence-based practices, crisis response, and staff development through coaching and modeling behavioral interventions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working in child-serving systems required.
• Experience in day treatment, partial hospitalization, inpatient, or other behavioral health settings strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organization, and crisis-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with children experiencing behavioral and emotional challenges.

Responsibilities

• Manage the treatment milieu and actively engage clients throughout the program day.
• Provide support for each client's therapeutic, behavioral, and developmental needs.
• Participate in the development and implementation of ISP and BSP.
• Utilize evidence-based teaching procedures and program motivation systems.
• Facilitate classroom and program meetings that encourage client participation and engagement.
• Provide consistent supervision, monitoring, and support to maintain client safety.
• Demonstrate effective use of behavior modification strategies, crisis intervention, and milieu management techniques.
• Coach and support staff through modeling, skill-building, and feedback as needed.
• Provide coverage for Mental Health Group Specialists and facilitate SEL groups when appropriate.
• Participate in team meetings, debriefings, and treatment planning discussions.
• Collaborate with clinical, educational, and program staff to support client goals.
• Maintain appropriate communication with guardians, school districts, and community providers.
• Support campus-wide programming and contribute to a safe, respectful, and professional environment.

Skills

Bachelor-level degree

Child-serving systems

Behavioral health setting

Communication skills

Work with children

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Therapeutic Support Specialist to create a safe, structured environment for children receiving behavioral health services. The role includes supervising, engaging, and supporting clients daily, in collaboration with clinical and program leadership.

The position emphasizes evidence-based practices, crisis response, and staff development through coaching and modeling behavioral interventions.