Behavioral Health Specialist

UHS•Waipahu, HI

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Specialist provides services to adolescent residents using a trauma-informed care approach. The role supports young people who may be experiencing the effects of trauma, abuse, low self-esteem, sadness, anger, or grief. Training in applying trauma-informed care principles is provided. The position is offered as full-time, part-time, or call-in (per diem), with hourly pay of $19.00–$24.00 plus applicable shift differentials.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
A minimum of 6–12 months of acute psychiatric experience in a hospital-based setting is preferred, but the employer is willing to train.

Nice To Haves

An associate degree or higher in a social science field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with psychoeducational groups, physical activities, therapeutic assignments, and scholastic assignments.
Coach residents in prosocial skills by modeling healthy relationship-building.
Listen compassionately and redirect negativity to help clients feel safe and support healing from past trauma.
Collaborate with residents and peers to promote prosocial skills and improve residents’ self-esteem.
Consistently engage with and supervise clients to support safety and provide routines.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and other full benefits coverage beginning on the 31st day of employment.
40 hours of paid time off by the 90th day of employment.
Double-time pay for the six major holidays.
Shift differentials: an additional $2.00 per hour Monday–Thursday, 3 p.m.–11 p.m.; $3.00 per hour Monday–Thursday, 11 p.m.–7 a.m.; and $4.00 per hour on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Annual tax-free tuition reimbursement of $3,000.
401(k) with company match.
Discounted stock purchase plan.
Free life and disability insurance.
Free parking.
CPR/First Aid certification.
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.
Free meals.