Behavioral Health Specialist

Newport Healthcare • Bethlehem, CT

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About The Position

Behavioral Health Specialists work across multiple levels of care, including 24/7 residential treatment, inpatient hospital settings, and outpatient, IOP, and PHP programs. The role provides consistent, compassionate care and supervision to support patients’ emotional and physical well-being. Specialists guide patients through daily activities, support experiential programming, model healthy coping strategies, document observations, and help maintain a calm and respectful care environment. They collaborate with team members, uphold ethical standards and confidentiality, participate in ongoing training, and safely transport patients to program sites and external appointments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license and eligibility for insurance coverage to drive company vehicles.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must become CPI and CPR certified within the first 30 days.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, or sociology.
• Prior work experience in other behavioral treatment settings.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and supportive space through consistent, compassionate care and supervision that supports patients’ emotional and physical well-being.
• Guide and encourage patients through daily activities, including therapy, group activities, meals, and transitions.
• Lead or support experiential activities such as mindfulness, recreation, and group engagement.
• Model calm, respectful behavior and healthy coping strategies to build trust and emotional safety.
• Document observations and interactions clearly, accurately, and promptly to support treatment planning.
• Respond constructively during high-stress or emotionally charged situations, using established strategies to help restore calm.
• Collaborate and communicate professionally with team members to support a connected care environment.
• Uphold ethical standards and confidentiality, maintaining patient dignity and respect.
• Participate in ongoing training and development to strengthen clinical understanding and trauma-informed, values-based care.
• Safely transport patients to and from program sites and external appointments, following safety standards and protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Additional hourly shift premiums based on scheduled shift and day of the week: First Shift—$2/hour on weekends; Second Shift—$2/hour Monday–Friday and $3/hour on weekends; Third Shift—$1/hour all days.

What This Job Offers

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