Behavioral Health Specialist / BH Partial Hospitalization

Children's Hospital & Medical Center•Omaha, NE

10h

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Specialist provides comprehensive behavioral health services, including assessment, intervention, and support, to individuals and families. The role works collaboratively with healthcare providers, care team members, and other professionals to promote mental and emotional well-being. The specialist provides emotional support, de-escalation, treatment-planning interventions, evidence-based therapeutic techniques, and crisis intervention as needed. The role also includes coordinating care, participating in multidisciplinary meetings, advocating for patients, educating patients and families, connecting them with community resources, facilitating psychoeducational groups, and maintaining accurate documentation. The specialist ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies; protects patient rights and confidential health information; and stays current through training, supervision, and professional development.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or a related field.
1–3 years of relevant experience in behavioral health or social services is preferred.
Excellent communication and behavioral management skills that promote safety and de-escalation.
Understanding of mental health disorders and therapeutic techniques.
Ability to work effectively both in a team and independently.
Effective verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to shift between duties of different types without loss of efficiency or composure, and to perform under stressful conditions while prioritizing multiple requests.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
Safety-Care Specialist certification within 60 days.

Nice To Haves

Mental Health Technician or Behavioral Health certificate upon hire is preferred.
Basic computer skills are preferred.
Relevant experience in behavioral health or social services (1–3 years) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive behavioral health services to the designated patient population.
Provide emotional support, de-escalation, and treatment-planning interventions.
Use evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use.
Provide crisis intervention services as needed.
Coordinate comprehensive care with healthcare providers, care team members, and other professionals.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop integrated care plans.
Advocate for patients' needs and ensure they receive appropriate services and support.
Educate patients and families about behavioral health issues and coping strategies.
Provide resources and referrals to community services and support networks.
Facilitate group sessions on mental health and other psychoeducational topics.
Maintain accurate and timely records of patient interactions and treatment plans.
Comply with relevant laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
Prepare reports and documentation for case reviews and audits.
Stay current with developments in behavioral health and attend training sessions, workshops, and conferences.
Participate in regular supervision and professional development activities.
Maintain patients' rights, including the privacy and security of confidential and protected health information.