Behavioral Support Specialist

Bowen Health • Warsaw, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Support Specialist will work in an intensive program with a very high acuity patient population that requires a specialized skill set. This position provides supervision and assisted care to adult patients in a 24-hour setting. The primary focus is to assist patients through advocating, teaching, demonstrating, monitoring, and/or role modeling new, appropriate skills in self-sufficiency. Behavioral Support Specialists may be responsible for transporting patients to appointments or community events. Clinicians in this position will provide case management and skill building services.

About Transitional Living: At our Transitional Living Facilities, we're dedicated to providing intensive care to adult individuals with Serious Mental Illnesses (SMIs). Behavioral support specialists provide supervision and assisted care to an adult population with SMIs in a 24-hour setting to foster skill building and increased independence. This requires a specialized skill set including empathy, patience, self-care, and resilience. The position may include meal preparation, transporting patients to services, and providing a safe environment for patients. The position schedule varies and is determined by the administrative supervisor.

Requirements

• Associate degree OR 60 undergraduate credit hours, OR High School Diploma OR GED accepted with a minimum of 5 years of prior experience, OR Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Qualified Medication Aide (QMA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) OR Certified Health Worker (CHW) certification.
• Prefer two (2) years of experience in a mental health setting.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) - certification must be obtained after hire and prior to providing direct patient care. This certification must be maintained and kept current through employment.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) and First Aid - certification must be obtained after hire and prior to providing direct patient care. This certification must be maintained and kept current through employment.
• Valid driver’s license and active auto insurance coverage.
• Satisfactory results from criminal and driving record background checks
• Must be a minimum 21 years of age.
• Must be a minimum 25 years of age to operate a Bowen vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• EMT, QMA, CAN, or CHW Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and skill building services to patients.
• Assist patients with identified daily needs.
• Assist with meals and develop knowledge and skills in nutritional issues, menu planning, food preparation and food safety.
• Transport patients to appropriate destination(s).
• Accompany patients on community outings.
• Ensure patient safety and use approved patient de-escalation techniques when appropriate.
• During an emergency, remain onsite, unless released by a member of leadership.
• Monitor patients and inform clinical staff of observations of patients’ functioning and behaviors, including updating medical staff of any concerns regarding medications.
• Maintain certifications in CPI, CPR and First Aid.
• Develop ability to screen patient telephone calls and determine severity of need.
• Develop knowledge of treatment planning model and philosophy.
• Ensure up to date knowledge of clients’ rights and complaint processes.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• We comply with all applicable laws, including the ADA and OSHA regulations, and provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Safety is a priority for all employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree