Behavioral Health Specialist I
Core
Provide direct care, safety, and therapeutic support to children and adolescents in an inpatient psychiatric setting as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Role type
Behavioral Health Specialist I (Inpatient)
Builds
Therapeutic milieu and daily care plans for pediatric psychiatric patients
Domain
Healthcare / Behavioral Health / Pediatrics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Crisis de-escalation, physical patient management, therapeutic milieu management, activities of daily living assistance, documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Baccalaureate degree in Human Services, direct childcare experience with emotionally impaired youth
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Maintain safe therapeutic environment and monitor patient behavior; assist patients with daily routines and hygiene; co-lead therapy and social skill groups; document patient observations and care plans; intervene in crisis situations using approved physical restraint methods; support family engagement and discharge planning.
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior