Behavioral Health Specialist

Newport Healthcare • Shingle Springs, CA

9h

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) plays a hands-on role in shaping the daily experience of adolescent and young adult patients in Newport Healthcare’s behavioral health programs. As a frontline team member, the BHS creates a safe, structured, and compassionate environment where patients feel supported throughout their healing journey. BHS team members provide connection and stability that support young people in care.

Requirements

• Patient-first mindset and commitment to high standards of support for young people.
• Flexibility in a fast-paced, changing environment; schedules may include day, evening, overnight, weekend, or holiday shifts, and the role may require responding to urgent or unexpected conditions during a shift.
• Ability to remain calm and composed and make sound decisions using analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment.
• Ability to listen attentively and actively with patience, empathy, and cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to collaborate, find common ground, build trust with colleagues, and communicate effectively.
• Problem-solving ability, including using available information to develop skillful solutions.
• At least 21 years old.
• Valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, or sociology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, compassionate care and supervision to support patients’ emotional and physical well-being.
• Guide and encourage patients through their daily schedules, including therapy, group activities, meals, and transitions.
• Lead or support experiential activities such as mindfulness practices, recreation, and group experiences.
• Model calm, respectful behavior and healthy coping strategies to build trust and emotional safety.
• Respond calmly during high-stress or emotionally charged situations and help restore calm using established strategies.
• Collaborate and communicate with team members to support a connected, unified care environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED