Behavioral Health Specialist

7 days ago
United States$17.00 - $25.63/hrFull TimeHealthcare Administration
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Job Description

About the Role

Join Lighthouse Youth Services Inc as a Behavioral Health Specialist – Youth Residential in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • provide direct care to teenage youth in a residential setting.
  • provide comprehensive service delivery.
  • provide crisis intervention as needed.
  • Provide direct monitoring of youth and facility throughout the work shift.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $17.00 - $25.63/hr
  • 23 days PTO.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Lighthouse Youth Services Inc in United States.

Key Skills

Crisis InterventionTherapeutic CommunicationTrauma-Informed CareMental Health SupportResidential CareBehavioral HealthDocumentationIncident ReportingRecreation PlanningMeal PreparationEmpathyYouth DevelopmentInterdisciplinary TeamworkTherapeutic Interventions

Requirements

Candidates must have at least a high school diploma or GED, with an associate degree or higher preferred. At least one year of experience working with at-risk youth or in a residential program is preferred.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Specialist at LIGHTHOUSE YOUTH SERVICES a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Healthcare Administration healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Healthcare Administration — healthcare professional Career Context

This Healthcare Administration position at LIGHTHOUSE YOUTH SERVICES is open to healthcare professional candidates.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $17.00 - $25.63/hr.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $26 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Crisis Intervention, Therapeutic Communication, Trauma-Informed Care, Mental Health Support, Residential Care, Behavioral Health, Documentation, Incident Reporting. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Healthcare Administration role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Specialist provides direct care and therapeutic interventions to youth in a residential setting while working within an interdisciplinary team. They are responsible for supervising youth, managing crisis situations, and documenting progress and significant events.

Benefits package: Generous Paid Time Off (23 days prorated), Medical, dental, vision, Company paid life and long term disability, 401k Retirement Plan with company match up to 6%, Tuition Reimbursement, Loan Forgiveness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About LIGHTHOUSE YOUTH SERVICES

Mental Health Care
Cincinnati, OH
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Benefits & Perks

Generous Paid Time Off (23 days prorated)
Medical, dental, vision
Company paid life and long term disability
401k Retirement Plan with company match up to 6%
Tuition Reimbursement
Loan Forgiveness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (1)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

7d ago