Behavioral Health Specialist

The Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) provides direct therapeutic contact to patients through group sessions and individual support.

The BHS works under the supervision of the treatment team to deliver specific groups addressing core psychological vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Leads or co-leads educational and didactic groups.
• Ensures a positive and safe environment by promoting prosocial attitudes and managing negative influences.
• Collaborates with the treatment team on patient care needs, safety interventions, and self-directed resources.
• Takes initiative to improve the work environment and guides others in problem-solving.
• Maintains high standards of professionalism and models positive behaviours.
• Completes timely and accurate documentation of groups and patient care interventions.
• May provide direct observation of acutely unsafe patients.

Requirements:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Demonstrated relevant work experience in a behavioural health or similar setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or family studies.
• 6 months relevant work experience in a behavioural health or similar setting.

Physical Requirements:

• Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, and assess patient needs.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors requiring verbal communication.
• Manual dexterity for manipulating complex equipment and computer use.
• Expected to lift and transfer patients, bend to retrieve supplies, and participate in physical management of high-risk patient behaviours.

Benefits:

• Generous benefits package covering wellness programs.

Salary: $19.50 - $26.48 per hour.