Behavioral Specialist - Ohana Higher Level of Care - PHP/IOP

Montage Health • Monterey, CA

23d • $31 - $42

About The Position

The Behavioral Specialist reports to the Assistant Director of Ohana Higher Levels of Care and is part of a multidisciplinary team. The role is responsible for ensuring a safe and therapeutic milieu, providing psychoeducation in individual and group settings, and supporting treatment plan implementation. In addition to direct patient care, the specialist develops skills in screening, data entry, documentation, principles of behaviorism, de-escalation techniques, and collaborative problem solving. The position emphasizes continuous learning, innovation, quality of care and outcome measurement, professionalism, and collaboration. Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, curiosity, and comfort prioritizing safety and quality of care are important.

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.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification.
• Must pass orientation and initial competency assessment and complete ongoing required training.
• 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, curiosity, professionalism, and comfort prioritizing safety and quality of care.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a setting with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time