Behavioral Health Specialist
About The Position
The Behavioral Health Specialist performs direct patient care duties and services under the direct supervision of the unit charge nurse. There may be times that this position requires an extension of shifts/hours through mandation and decrease of shifts/hours available being placed in low census status. These are dependent upon facility operational needs. Heartland Behavioral Health has been providing care for children and adolescents for over 100 years in Nevada, Missouri. We treat male and female patients ages 4 through 17 in acute and ages 4 through 17 females in the residential programs for conditions ranging from depression, anxiety and other mood disorders to recovering from a traumatic event. All of our programs have been designed and tailored to help our patients grow and prosper. Heartland programs are provided with a focus on Trauma Informed Care. Heartland is nestled within 50 secluded acres in Nevada, Missouri, providing the perfect rural area setting for our residents to heal and grow. A reprieve from everyday life, our peaceful environment allows residents to return to the basics and reconnect with themselves and others. We also offer leisure activities, such as baseball, basketball and an equestrian program, that allow children and adolescents to enjoy themselves while building self-confidence, trust and teamwork.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Must be able to complete CPR and Crisis Management certification.
- Legible handwriting and ability to construct grammatically correct sentence structure.
- Must be 21 years or older.
Nice To Haves
- Some previous college courses in related field preferred.
- Prefer one year experience dealing with emotionally-disturbed or chemically-dependent individuals.
Responsibilities
- Performs direct patient care duties and services under the direct supervision of the unit charge nurse.
- May require extension of shifts/hours through mandation.
- May be placed in low census status due to decrease of shifts/hours available.
Benefits
- After 90 Days, Rate Increase to $19.00 p/h
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Educational reimbursement for qualified positions
- Loan Repayment Program
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generours Paid Time Off
- Career development opportunities
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
