Behavioral Health Specialist

Parkview Health • Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

Provides support to individuals participating in Park Center’s 28-day residential inpatient program and assists patients with the Addiction Recovery services offered throughout treatment. Provides direct patient care to people across developmental populations, maintains milieu and patient safety, leads daily skill-building and psychoeducational groups, and observes and documents patient behavior. Assists the multidisciplinary team with placement, discharge planning, treatment, connections to community resources, and crisis intervention. Coordinates with the team to achieve quality and cost-effective patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, human services, or a related field.
• One year of experience; other relevant experience may be considered.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and assist with 100 pounds.
• If assigned to drive a company vehicle, a valid driver’s license is required.
• If assigned to drive a personal vehicle, a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance are required.
• CPR certification required within 60 days.
• CPI certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to all developmental populations.
• Maintain milieu and patient safety.
• Provide daily skill-building and psychoeducational groups.
• Observe patient behavior and complete pertinent documentation.
• Assist the multidisciplinary team with placement, discharge planning, treatment, linkage to community resources, and crisis intervention.
• Coordinate with the team to achieve quality and cost-effective patient outcomes.
• Support patients in Park Center’s 28-day residential inpatient program and assist with Addiction Recovery services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time