Behavioral Health Specialist I
Bradley Hospital, a Lifespan Affiliate
East Providence, RI
Bradley Hospital is hiring Behavioral Health Specialists for our Inpatient Units!
PRIMARY PURPOSE AND REPONSIBILITIES:
Reports to: Clinical Nurse Manager/Program Director
· Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment, actively engage with children throughout shift, organize unit activities.
· Supervise assigned children in daily routines and actively assist with activities of daily living. Adapt care style to meet needs of various children/adolescents.
· Identify, report, and resolve potential/actual problems on the unit. Demonstrate appropriate critical incident follow-up skills with timely reporting and documentation. Maintain appropriate boundaries.
· Review and carry out care plan, actively participate in treatment team rounds and patient-specific discussions.
· Intervenes in disruptive milieu or destructive to self/other patient situations, providing timely therapeutic intervention to children in distress while utilizing the least restrictive, safest patient care alternative.
· Support therapeutic alliance with patient and family on admission, assist with separation process to provide a smooth transition.
Scheduling
· Shift 2: Evenings. 3pm-11:30pm including alternating weekends, holidays as assigned. Some day shift/per diem opportunities as well.
· Overnights available- full and part time. 11pm-7:30am. This will be an overnight AWAKE role.
Requirements
· Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Service field preferred. Other education and experience considered and may be substituted for educational requirements at the discretion of the Hiring Manager. Must demonstrate aptitude and willingness to learn role related skills.
· 6 months to one year direct childcare work with emotionally impaired youth
· All employees must be vaccinated for Covid-19, and pass background check/DCYF/fingerprinting.
· Clean driving record if position requires driving
Training:
· Bradley Hospital Behavioral Health Specialists are required to attend a paid 2 week orientation which will satisfy certification requirements including : Safety Care Certification, Mental Health First Aid, CPR/First Aid. This orientation takes place from 7am-430pm Mon-Fri. Full participation is required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision, available at 20 hours/week or more.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with 6% employer match
- Education assistance & student loan forgiveness
- Discounts on child & elder care, pet insurance, house insurance and more!
Hourly Rate/Salary Information
$20-$24/hour, commensurate with education and experience.
Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Work Location: In person