Behavioral Specialist (Day Shift) - 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 works as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role is responsible for maintaining a safe, therapeutic milieu; providing psychoeducation in individual and group settings; and supporting implementation of treatment plans. Alongside direct patient care, the specialist develops skills in screening, data entry and documentation, principles of behaviorism, de-escalation techniques, and collaborative problem solving. The position calls for continuous learning, innovation, attention to quality of care and outcome measurement, professionalism, and effective collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, curiosity, and comfort prioritizing safety and quality of care are important.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, psychology, or a related field; at least one year of experience working with children, adolescents, and families; and American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification. The employee must pass orientation and an initial competency assessment, complete ongoing required training, obtain organization-approved de-escalation training within six months of hire, and have Live Scan fingerprint clearance required by the Department of Healthcare Services. The work schedule is day shift, Monday through Friday. The listed pay range is $31.01 to $41.50, based on years of applicable experience.

Requirements

• At least one 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.
• Pass orientation and an initial competency assessment, and complete ongoing required training.
• Complete organization-approved de-escalation training within six months of hire.
• Obtain 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 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 direct patient care.
• Develop skills in screening, data entry, and documentation.
• Apply principles of behaviorism, de-escalation techniques, and collaborative problem solving.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Support continuous learning, innovation, quality of care, and measurement of outcomes.

What This Job Offers

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