Description
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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead or co-lead educational and didactic groups
- Ensure a positive and safe environment by promoting prosocial attitudes and managing negative influences
- Collaborate with the treatment team on patient care needs and safety interventions
- Take initiative to improve the work environment and guide others in problem-solving
- Maintain high standards of professionalism and model positive behaviours
- Complete accurate and timely documentation of groups and patient care interventions
Requirements:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers
- 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 of relevant work experience in a behavioural health or similar setting
Physical Requirements:
- Ongoing need to see and read information, assess patient needs, and operate monitors
- Frequent interactions with patients, providers, and visitors requiring verbal communication and hearing
- Manual dexterity to manipulate complex equipment and type on computers
- Ability to lift and transfer patients, and participate in physical management of high-risk patient behaviours
Benefits:
- Generous benefits package covering wellness programs, living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged
Salary: $19.50 - $26.48 per hour