Behavioral Health Specialist
Listed compensation
$22-$26/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
What You’ll Do
BHS roles exist across multiple levels of care including 24/7 residential treatment and inpatient hospital settings, as well as outpatient/IOP/PHP programs.
Key Performance Responsibilities
Create a safe and supportive space by offering consistent, compassionate care and supervision that ensures patients’ emotional and physical well-being.
Guide and encourage patients as they move through their day whether attending therapy, group activities, meals, or moments of transition.
Lead or support experiential activities (e. g., mindfulness, recreation, group engagement) that promote healing and connection.
Model calm, respectful behavior and healthy coping strategies in a way that builds trust and emotional safety.
Document observations and interactions clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner to support treatment planning.
Stay grounded and responsive during high-stress or emotionally charged situations, helping restore calm through established strategies.
- Collaborate with team members and communicate professionally to support a connected, unified care environment.
- Uphold ethical standards and confidentiality, maintaining patient dignity and respect in all interactions.
Participate in ongoing training and development provided to grow clinical understanding and ability to provide trauma-informed, values-based care.
Safely transport patients to and from program sites and external appointments (e. g., doctors, labs) following all safety standards and protocols.
Perform other duties as assigned.
What Makes You a Great Fit
Education, Experience, License Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, counseling, or sociology preferred.
- Prior work experience in other behavioral treatment settings, a plus.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be eligible for insurance coverage for driving the company’s vehicles.
- Must be minimum 21 years of age.
- Must become CPI and CPR certified within the first 30 days.
Compensation for this role ranges from $22.00- $26.00 per hour depending on education and experience.
We are committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation. An individual’s pay rate within the posted range is determined by several factors, including skills, experience, education, and market conditions. Additionally, we consider internal equity to ensure fairness within our organization.
Additional Details
Shift Differentials: Additional hourly shift premiums are available based on the scheduled shift and day of the week. First
- Shift: $2/hour weekends. Second
- Shift: $2/hour Monday–Friday and $3/hour weekends. Third
- Shift: $1/hour all days
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Specialist provides compassionate care and supervision to patients across various treatment settings while facilitating therapeutic activities. They are also responsible for documenting patient interactions, maintaining a safe environment, and transporting patients to appointments.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, or sociology preferred. A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain CPI and CPR certifications within 30 days are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Healthcare Administration Career Context
Of the 40 active Healthcare Administration listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% are remote, 33% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$50k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $48k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Healthcare Administration pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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