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

Montage Health • Monterey, CA

21d

About The Position

The Behavior Specialist reports to the Assistant Director of Ohana Higher Levels of Care and works as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role helps maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu; provides psychoeducation in individual and group settings; and supports implementation of treatment plans. The position also develops skills in screening, data entry and documentation, principles of behaviorism, de-escalation techniques, and collaborative problem solving. It calls for commitment to continuous learning, innovation, quality of care and outcome measurement, professionalism, and collaborative work with a multidisciplinary team. 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.
• Pass orientation and initial competency assessment, and complete ongoing required training.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification.
• Complete organization-approved de-escalation training within 6 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 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.
• Perform screening, data entry, and documentation.
• Apply principles of behaviorism, de-escalation techniques, and collaborative problem solving.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and contribute to quality of care and outcome measurement.

What This Job Offers

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