Behavioral Health Specialist

7 days ago

United States$22/hrFull TimeHealthcare Administration

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Heritage Behavioral Health Center as a Behavioral Health Specialist in United States.

Key Responsibilities

provide compassionate, paraprofessional support to individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance u.

conduct scheduled safety checks.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum of 21 years of age

A valid driver’s license, reliable means of transportation, and proof of automobile insurance HERITAGE ALSO OFFERS

Generous Time Off: Vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leave

Benefits & Compensation

Hourly rate: $22/hr.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Heritage Behavioral Health Center as a Behavioral Health Specialist.

Key Skills

Mental health supportSubstance use supportCrisis interventionDe-escalationTrauma-informed careSkills coachingDocumentationCommunicationMotivational interviewingSafety monitoringGroup facilitationMedication supportActive listeningProfessional boundariesTeamworkCultural humility

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Position Insights

Healthcare Administration — healthcare professional Career Context

This Healthcare Administration position at Heritage Behavioral Health Center is open to healthcare professional candidates.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $22 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Mental health support, Substance use support, Crisis intervention, De-escalation, Trauma-informed care, Skills coaching, Documentation, Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Healthcare Administration role.

Core responsibilities: Provide compassionate, paraprofessional support to individuals in residential or crisis settings through direct care, skills coaching, and safety monitoring. Facilitate psychoeducational groups and maintain accurate documentation while collaborating with a multidisciplinary clinical team.

Benefits package: Paid wellness day, Shift differential, Loan forgiveness, Vacation leave, Sick leave, Personal leave, Holiday leave, Employee assistance program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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