Behavioral Health Specialist, Liberty ED

Cincinnati Children's • Liberty, LA

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About The Position

Behavioral Health Specialist, Liberty ED Expected Starting Salary Range: $21.00 - $24.05 Location/Unit: Liberty Emergency Department Shift/Hours/FTE: Days - 24 hrs weekly - 0.6 FTE Benefits Eligibility: Part-Time Benefits Eligible Behavioral Health Specialist - A Day in the Life Working as a Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, you will enjoy: Leading and co-leading group programming to support therapeutic outcomes. Implementing a token economy to reinforce positive behaviors, promote skill-building, and support progress toward discharge goals. Providing direct patient care in a team-based setting and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes. Implementing individualized patient care plans and documenting behavioral observations. Establishing a safe, stable, and nurturing environment for youth in crisis. A state-of-the-art mental health facility that opened in October 2023!

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent AND 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (experience not required but preferred)

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized care plans, including behavioral interventions and support for activities of daily living (bathing, feeding, toileting).
• Provide care, with individualized programming as needed per treatment team recommendations.
• Maintain designated observation status (e.g., continuous observation, 15-minute checks, remaining within arm’s-length of patient).
• Build rapport while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Recognize trauma impacts and use developmentally appropriate therapeutic communication.
• Contribute to team planning and patient-centered care discussions.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation, including shift notes, incident documentation (e.g., restraint, seclusion), and safety checks.
• Summarize what happens before and after target behaviors.
• Actively participate in shift reports, safe handoff procedures, and data collection.

What This Job Offers

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