Behavioral Health Specialist

Newport Healthcare • Shingle Springs, CA

3h

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) plays a hands-on, frontline role in shaping the daily experience of adolescent and young adult patients in Newport Healthcare’s behavioral health programs. The BHS helps create a safe, structured, and compassionate environment where patients feel supported and encouraged throughout their healing journey. The role provides meaningful connection and stability as part of the organization’s care model.

The BHS provides consistent care and supervision to support patients’ emotional and physical well-being, guides them through daily schedules and transitions, and leads or supports experiential activities. The specialist models calm, respectful behavior and healthy coping strategies, responds to high-stress situations using established strategies, and collaborates with team members to support a connected care environment.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Patient-first mindset and commitment to high standards of support.
• 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.
• Collaborative team player who can build trust with colleagues, find common ground, and communicate effectively.
• Problem-solving ability, including using available information to develop solutions.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and supportive space by providing consistent, compassionate care and supervision that supports 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, that promote healing and connection.
• Model calm, respectful behavior and healthy coping strategies to build trust and emotional safety.
• Remain grounded and responsive during high-stress or emotionally charged situations, helping restore calm through established strategies.
• Collaborate and communicate with team members to support a connected, unified care environment.

What This Job Offers

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