Behavioral Health Specialist (Partial Hospital/Day School Pittsburgh)

Pressley Ridge Career•Pittsburgh, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Be the change you wish to see in the world! Come join our team to empower children and families in our communities to transform their lives and develop to their full potential. Pressley Ridge Benefits The well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. At Pressley Ridge, we strive to provide the most competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs that are affordable and help you and your family achieve and maintain your best possible health. Medical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match Prescription coverage Dental and vision plans Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account Wellness incentive (up to $250) 403b with up to 9% employer give/match Free life insurance and AD&D Paid sick time (up to 15 days) Paid holidays including a birthday holiday Tuition reimbursement (if applicable) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Position Summary The Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring effective individualized Behavior health programs for each assigned student. The BHS also assists the classroom teacher in the development, implementation, and monitoring of individualized academic programs and the Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSP) for each assigned student. The BHS is a member of the classroom team. Essential Responsibilities To assure effective academic, behavioral and mental health programming for each student which results in progress and program completion. To assure comprehensive documentation of all behavioral progress. To assure the continuous safety of all students To assure the continuing development of professional skills

Requirements

Clearances. State Police; FBI clearance; child abuse clearance; CPSL Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training; any additional background checks/clearances required by state governing bodies.
Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

To assure effective academic, behavioral and mental health programming for each student which results in progress and program completion.
To assure comprehensive documentation of all behavioral progress.
To assure the continuous safety of all students
To assure the continuing development of professional skills

Benefits

Medical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
Prescription coverage
Dental and vision plans
Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost
Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account
Wellness incentive (up to $250)
403b with up to 9% employer give/match
Free life insurance and AD&D
Paid sick time (up to 15 days)
Paid holidays including a birthday holiday
Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)