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Behavioral Health Specialist

Newport Healthcare·Seymour, Connecticut

Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 25 days ago
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Behavioral Health Specialist

How this role compares

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  • 3 similar openings in the Seymour area

About the role

The Behavioral Health Specialist provides compassionate care and supervision to patients while facilitating therapeutic activities and ensuring emotional safety. They are also responsible for documenting patient interactions and safely transporting patients to appointments.

What You’ll Do

Key Performance Responsibilities

Create a safe and supportive space by offering consistent, compassionate care and supervision that ensures patients’ emotional and physical well-being. Guide and encourage patients as they move through their day whether attending therapy, group activities, meals, or moments of transition. Lead or support experiential activities (e.g., mindfulness, recreation, group engagement) that promote healing and connection. Model calm, respectful behavior and healthy coping strategies in a way that builds trust and emotional safety. Document observations and interactions clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner to support treatment planning. Stay grounded and responsive during high-stress or emotionally charged situations, helping restore calm through established strategies. Collaborate with team members and communicate professionally to support a connected, unified care environment. Uphold ethical standards and confidentiality, maintaining patient dignity and respect in all interactions. Participate in ongoing training and development provided to grow clinical understanding and ability to provide trauma-informed, values-based care. Safely transport patients to and from program sites and external appointments (e.g., doctors, labs) following all safety standards and protocols. Perform other duties as assigned.

What Makes You a Great Fit

Education, Experience, License Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, counseling, or sociology preferred. Prior work experience in other behavioral treatment settings, a plus. Must have a valid driver’s license and be eligible for insurance coverage for driving the company’s vehicles. Must be minimum 21 years of age. Must become CPI and CPR certified within the first 30 days.

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Seymour, Connecticut
Posted
Aug 13, 2026
Closes
Aug 13, 2027
Application
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Newport Healthcare

Newport Healthcare is the national leader in treating mental health and co-occurring disorders in children, teens, and young adults. With residential and outpatient locations across the country, we provide the highest-quality care for depression, anxiety, OCD, mood disorders,...

IndustryMental Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Behavioral health positions in Connecticut often draw steady demand from community providers, schools, and outpatient programs serving clients with ongoing support needs. These roles can be competitive because employers commonly look for reliable scheduling, documentation skills, and practical requirements such as a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, access to an insured vehicle, and completed clearances. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm travel expectations and required verifications before applying.

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