Behavioral Specialist - Therapeutic Day Program
American Addiction Centers•Winston-Salem, NC
•$24 - $36•Onsite
About The Position
Join a mission-driven behavioral health team dedicated to helping children and adolescents build the skills they need to thrive. As a Behavioral Health Day Treatment Specialist, you will play a critical role in delivering structured therapeutic programming, supporting individualized behavior plans, and fostering meaningful progress in a day treatment setting.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferably in Psychology, Child Development, or Special Education with one-year experience working with children in a mental health setting.
- Valid applicable state driver's license.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of the program director and advisement of the program psychologist, develops and arranges the active implementation of the clients individualized behavior plans.
- Plans and leads therapeutic group and individual sessions.
- Documents client progress in relation to goals on a daily basis.
- Conducts necessary assessments to support admission and note treatment progress.
- Participates in community observations to assessment placement criteria.
- Assists in the transition to a school setting.
- Participates in performance/quality assurance monitoring activities.
- Participates in weekly multidisciplinary staff meetings to review client progress.
- Participates in community integration outings.
- Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Benefits
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
