Behavioral Specialist (Day Shift) - Ohana Higher Level of Care PHP/IOP

Montage Health • Monterey, CA

21d

About The Position

The Behavior Specialist works as part of a multidisciplinary team and reports to the Assistant Director of Ohana Higher Levels of Care. The role is responsible for maintaining a safe, therapeutic milieu, providing psychoeducation in individual and group settings, and supporting implementation of treatment plans. The position also develops skills in screening, data entry, documentation, behaviorism, de-escalation techniques, and collaborative problem solving. It calls for commitment to continuous learning, innovation, quality of care, outcome measurement, professionalism, and collaborative work, along with strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, curiosity, and comfort prioritizing safety and quality of care.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience working with children, adolescents, and families.
• Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, psychology, or a related field.
• Pass orientation and initial competency assessment, as well as ongoing required training.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification required.
• Complete organization-approved de-escalation training within 6 months of hire.
• Live Scan fingerprint clearance required by the Department of Healthcare Services.
• Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and curiosity; comfort prioritizing safety and quality of care.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a setting using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and therapeutic milieu.
• Provide psychoeducation in individual and group settings.
• Support treatment plan implementation.
• Participate in screening, data entry, and documentation.
• Use principles of behaviorism, de-escalation techniques, and collaborative problem solving.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to continuous learning, innovation, quality of care, and measurement of outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level