Behavioral Health Specialist

Healthcare Admin Above average in Healthcare AdministrationNo callPart-Time

Listed compensation

$17-$25.63/hr

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Employment & setting
Part-Time
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 18m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Job Details: Salary Range: $17.00 - $25.63Hourly, Youth Worker – Make a Difference Every Day! Are you someone who enjoys connecting with young people, building relationships, and making a positive impact?

Join our team as a Youth Worker and help young people discover their strengths, build confidence, and work toward their goals! As a Youth Worker, you’ll be part mentor, coach, cheerleader, and trusted support. You’ll create a safe and positive environment where youth can learn, grow, have fun, and feel supported.

What You’ll Do Build meaningful, positive relationships with youth. Encourage youth to reach their personal, social, and educational goals. Plan and participate in fun group activities and community outings. Use TBRI (Trust-Based Relational Intervention) and trauma-informed strategies.

Support youth during challenging moments and help them regain a sense of control. Maintain a safe, structured, and welcoming environment. Work as part of a team to support each young person’s individual needs and goals.

What We’re Looking For We’re looking for someone who is patient, compassionate, dependable, flexible, and ready to make a difference! If you enjoy helping others, thinking on your feet, and celebrating the small wins, this could be the opportunity for you.

Available Schedules 1 Open Position: Friday–Monday | 3:00 PM–11:00 PM 3 Open Positions: Saturday–Sunday | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM This is an on-site, hands-on position where every day can bring a new opportunity to make an impact.

Come join us and be part of something bigger—helping young people grow, succeed, and reach their fullest potential!

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 1. High School diploma/GED. Preferred Education and Experience: Associates or higher degree. At least 1 year of experience in serving at risk youth or in a residential program. A background or college courses in education, social work, or psychology. Additional Eligibility Qualifications: CPR / First Aid certified. Ability to handle physical activities, including recreational activities Good driving record

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Specialist will build positive relationships with youth to support their personal, social, and educational goals. They are responsible for maintaining a safe environment and utilizing trauma-informed strategies to assist youth during challenging moments.

Requirements

Candidates must possess at least a high school diploma or GED and have a valid driver's license. Preferred qualifications include an associate degree or higher and at least one year of experience working with at-risk youth or in a residential setting.

Key Skills

MentoringCoachingTrauma-informed careCrisis interventionRelationship buildingConflict resolutionGroup facilitationSafety managementBehavioral supportDocumentationCommunication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Specialist at Lighthouse Youth & Family Services a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Healthcare Administration — ranked against 900 active Healthcare Administration listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Healthcare Administration Career Context

Of the 40 active Healthcare Administration listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% are remote, 25% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Healthcare Administration pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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Work-life snapshot

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Listing-based score

Above average in Healthcare Administration

  • No call
  • Includes weekends