Pediatric Behavioral Health Specialist
Core
Provides direct therapeutic contact and crisis intervention to patients in a psychiatric day treatment setting, leading educational groups and ensuring unit safety.
Role type
Behavioral Health Specialist (Clinical Support)
Builds
Patient care interventions and safe therapeutic milieu
Domain
Mental Health / Behavioral Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Crisis intervention, Group facilitation, Patient safety, Risk assessment, Documentation, Physical patient management
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree in social work/psychology, 6 months behavioral health experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead or co-lead educational and didactic groups; Perform visual safety rounds and room checks; Provide individual supportive contact and coping strategies; Assist with patient transfers and physical management of high-risk behaviors; Complete timely documentation of interventions and observations.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC