Cincinnati Children's
Location
College Hill, Texas
Salary
$21 - $26 / HOUR
The Behavioral Health Specialist leads group programming and implements individualized care plans to support adolescent patients in a psychiatric setting. They are responsible for maintaining a safe environment, managing behavioral crises, and documenting patient observations accurately.
The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with at least two years of relevant work experience. A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred but not required.
$21.00 - $24.05 Location/Unit: College Hill – Adolescent Department PA3.200 Shift/Hours/FTE: Rotating Day/Evening - 24 hrs weekly - 0.6 FTE Benefits Eligibility: Part-Time Benefits Eligible Behavioral Health Specialist - A Day in the Life Working as a Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, you will enjoy: Leading and co-leading group programming to support therapeutic outcomes. Implementing a token economy to reinforce positive behaviors, promote skill-building, and support progress toward discharge goals. Providing direct patient care in a team-based setting and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes. Implementing individualized patient care plans and documenting behavioral observations. Establishing a safe, stable, and nurturing environment for youth in crisis. A state-of-the-art mental health facility that opened in October 2023! Job Responsibilities Milieu Management: Create a safe, stable, and nurturing environment that fosters support and consistency. Implement a token economy to reinforce positive behaviors. Support patients with a variety of severe psychological/psychiatric difficulties, including mood disorders, disruptive/aggressive behavior, self-harm, anxiety, psychosis, eating disorders, intellectual disability and neurodevelopmental disorders who often have histories including significant psychosocial stressors and trauma. Proactively prevent and respond to crises using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) strategies, including verbal de-escalation and physical interventions when necessary due to imminent risk. Lead and intervene in behavioral crises, apply appropriate strategies based on the Stress Model of Crisis and individualized treatment plans. Conduct safety checks, room searches, and patient safety searches. Follow policies and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team. Plan of Care: Implement individualized care plans, including behavioral interventions and support for activities of daily living (bathing, feeding, toileting). Provide care primarily in group settings, with individualized programming as needed per treatment team recommendations. Maintain designated observation status (e.g., continuous observation, 15-minute checks, remaining within arm’s-length of patient). Group Programming: Lead structured group programming and facilitate patient engagement; adjust delivery to meet developmental needs of patients, observe behavior and participate in problem-solving Therapeutic Relationships: Build rapport while maintaining professional boundaries. Recognize trauma impacts and use developmentally appropriate therapeutic communication. Contribute to team planning and patient-centered care discussions.
We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. If you require an accommodation in the application process, email applicationassistance@cchmc.org.
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