Job Description
The Behavioral Health Specialist is responsible for providing behavioral services for youth ages 0-21 in a variety of community-based settings (i.e. home, school, afterschool programs, etc.). The Behavioral Health Specialist teaches social , interpersonal, and daily living skills to promote independence. They help clients and families identify strengths and develop behavior management plans to help stabilize the youth in their community settings. They will collaborate with the client's family as well as clinical, behavioral, and educational personnel. Additionally, the Behavioral Health Specialists are required to pass and maintain certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention. This position requires flexibility as Behavioral Health Specialists are required to provide services in an array of settings, which may occur in the child's home after school.
Requirements:Bachelor's Degree. Two years experience in children's mental health, addiction, foster care, and/or a related human services field. Bilingual a plus but not a requirement.