Pediatric Behavioral Health Specialist
Core
Provides direct therapeutic contact and crisis intervention to pediatric patients in an inpatient psychiatric setting through individual support and group therapy.
Role type
Behavioral Health Specialist (Clinical Support)
Builds
Therapeutic groups, safe patient milieu, and individual coping strategies
Domain
Healthcare / Behavioral Health / Pediatrics
Required skills
Patient Safety, Crisis Intervention, Group Facilitation, Risk Assessment, Documentation, Empathy
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree in social work/psychology, 6 months behavioral health experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead or co-lead educational and didactic groups; maintain a positive and safe milieu; perform safety rounds and room checks; assist with patient care needs and ADLs; document patient care interventions and observations; provide 1:1 observation for acutely unsafe patients.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC