BHS I
Core
Providing care, safety, and therapeutic milieu management for children and adolescents in an inpatient psychiatric setting.
Role type
Behavioral Health Specialist I (Clinical Support)
Builds
Therapeutic environment and patient care plans
Domain
Mental health / Child and adolescent psychiatry
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Crisis de-escalation, physical patient restraint and safety management, activities of daily living assistance, therapeutic milieu management, documentation of patient observations, group facilitation
Preferred skills
Baccalaureate degree in Human Services, direct childcare experience with emotionally impaired youth
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Maintain safe therapeutic environment and document patient observations; intervene in crisis situations using de-escalation and physical restraint techniques; assist patients with daily routines and hygiene; co-lead therapy and social skill groups; participate in interdisciplinary treatment teams and rounds; support family engagement and discharge planning.
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on clinical staff