Spectrum Human Services·Southfield, Michigan
The Behavioral Aide provides on-site behavioral support and mentoring for youth with psychiatric or behavioral challenges in Detroit. Responsibilities include coordinating active treatment, supervising parent visitations, and completing necessary administrative paperwork.
The Behavioral Aide is responsible for on-site coordination of active treatment in Detroit, Michigan. Youth may have behavioral challenges and may have been discharged from a psychiatric placement and/or are at risk for psychiatric hospitalization; oftentimes, the child is stepping down to a less restrictive environment. Behavior Aides work independently on assigned shifts, providing behavioral support services through mentoring, day respite, supervising parent visitation, filing, calling providers, completing paperwork, and completing all other duties assigned.
Dignity and respect are simple human gifts belonging to all. Since 1976, Spectrum has worked to strengthen children, families, and communities across Michigan. Each day, more than 1,450 children, teens, and adults who deal with mental, physical, emotional, and/or behavioral challenges find help in a Spectrum program. And we are gratified they do.
Services we provide
Spectrum Child and Family Services supports our community’s children and teens who are delinquent, have been neglected/abused or abandoned, are medically fragile, have dual-diagnoses, and behavioral or emotional impaired conditions, or may have physical or other health challenges. Our programs support a population with constantly changing needs, and our goal is to strengthen and empower the families so they become self-sufficient, stable, and competent.
A high school diploma is required, while an associate's degree in human services is preferred. Candidates must have experience applying behavioral principles and the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Market context
Behavioral health openings in Michigan often draw steady interest because employers need independently licensed clinicians who can provide consistent weekly availability. For this LMSW role, competition may center on licensure status, schedule flexibility, and readiness to meet a 25-session, 30-hour weekly commitment. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full posting, then confirm your Michigan licensure and availability before applying.
