Behavioral Specialist (Per Diem)- Ohana
About The Position
The Behavior Specialist reports to the Assistant Director of Acute Psychiatric Services while part of a multidisciplinary team and 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, behavior specialists will acquire skills in screening, data entry, and documentation, principles of behaviorism, de-escalation techniques and collaborative problem solving. Other important dimensions of this position include commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and quality of care and outcomes measurements, professionalism, and working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. Must have strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and curiosity as well as comfort prioritizing safety and quality of care.
Requirements
- Must have a minimum of 1 years’ experience working with children, adolescents and families.
- Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, psychology or related field required.
- Must pass orientation and initial competency assessment as well as ongoing required training.
- BLS Certification from the American Heart Association.
- Live Scan fingerprint clearance required by the Department of Healthcare Services is a job requirement.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a setting with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is preferred, but not required.
- Must have strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and curiosity as well as comfort prioritizing safety and quality of care.
Responsibilities
- Ensuring a safe and therapeutic milieu
- Providing psychoeducation in individual and group settings
- Supporting treatment plan implementation
- Acquire skills in screening, data entry, and documentation
- Acquire skills in principles of behaviorism, de-escalation techniques and collaborative problem solving
- Commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and quality of care and outcomes measurements
- Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
