Behavioral Health Specialist, Psychiatry Float Pool
About The Position
The Behavioral Health Specialist in Cincinnati Children's Psychiatry Float Pool supports children and adolescents receiving behavioral health care across the College Hill campus. The role provides opportunities to work with different patient populations and psychiatric and behavioral health programs as part of a collaborative team focused on safety, healing, and recovery. The specialist works with nurses, providers, therapists, and other behavioral health professionals in a modern behavioral health facility that opened in 2023. The position supports patients with behavioral, emotional, and mental health needs through direct care, assistance with daily activities and treatment plans, safety monitoring, therapeutic communication, and engagement in group activities. The specialist observes patient behavior, communicates updates to the care team, documents care, and floats between College Hill psychiatry programs according to staffing and patient care needs. The position is listed as full time, with 32 weekly hours and a 0.8 FTE; the posting also notes that full- and part-time schedules are available. Multiple rotating shifts are available, and weekend and holiday rotation is required. The expected starting pay range shown in the posting is $21.14–$26.47; another section lists $21.14–$24.05. Starting pay depends on experience, skills, and equity, with possible exceptions for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay and benefits may apply, and annual pay may vary based on FTE status.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent and two years of related work experience, or a bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Weekend and holiday rotation is required.
- Ability to use de-escalation and therapeutic communication skills to support youth in crisis.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries while building therapeutic relationships.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a psychiatric, behavioral health, residential treatment, healthcare, education, coaching, or human services setting.
- Experience working with children or adolescents.
- Strong communication, teamwork, crisis intervention, and de-escalation skills.
- Ability to adapt to different patient populations and care environments.
Responsibilities
- Support children and adolescents with behavioral, emotional, and mental health needs.
- Provide direct patient care and assist with daily activities and treatment plans.
- Monitor patient safety and respond to behavioral crises using approved intervention techniques.
- Build trusting, therapeutic relationships with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Support group activities and patient engagement.
- Observe patient behavior and share important updates with the care team.
- Complete required documentation accurately and on time.
- Partner with interdisciplinary team members to support high-quality patient care.
- Float between College Hill psychiatry programs based on staffing and patient care needs.
Benefits
- Benefits may apply; the posting states that full- and part-time schedules are benefits eligible.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
