Behavioral Specialist
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Job Location:
Key West, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Why Youll Love Working Here:
- Comprehensive Health Coverage Medical dental & vision plans to keep you and your family healthy. Life Insurance is also available.
- Future Security 401(k) with employer matching to help you build long-term financial stability.
- Educational Assistance Tuition Reimbursement- because we invest in your future.
- Competitive Pay & Full Benefits A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.
- Paid Time Off Generous paid time off- giving you a good work/life balance and time to recharge.
Role: Behavioral Health Specialist
Location: Lower Keys Medical Center- Key West FL
Schedule: Full time- 40 hours per week- Day Shift
Job Summary
The Behavioral Specialist is responsible for providing therapeutic interventions and behavioral support to patients in a hospital setting. This role involves assessing patient needs developing behavioral management plans and working collaboratively with healthcare providers to improve patient outcomes. The Behavioral Specialist supports patients in managing emotional psychological and behavioral challenges with a focus on enhancing their overall well-being.
Essential Functions
- Assesses patients emotional psychological and behavioral needs and develops individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Provides therapeutic interventions such as counseling behavioral therapy or play therapy (where applicable for children) to assist patients in managing emotional and behavioral difficulties.
- Supports patients in coping with hospitalization treatment plans and medical procedures by offering emotional and psychological support.
- Collaborates with physicians nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
- Facilitates group sessions workshops or educational programs aimed at improving patients coping mechanisms and overall mental health.
- Monitors patient progress and adjusts behavioral management plans as necessary to ensure effective care.
- Documents patient interactions and maintains accurate confidential records in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
- Educates patients families and caregivers on behavioral management techniques and strategies to support patients recovery and well-being outside of the hospital.
- Acts as a liaison between patients families and the healthcare team ensuring that all parties are informed and supported throughout the care process.
- Participates in continuing education and professional development to stay current with best practices in behavioral health and therapy techniques.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Behavioral Health or related field required
- 1-2 years of experience in a behavioral health or clinical setting required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Strong understanding of child development behavior management and therapeutic techniques (if working with children).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage patients and families effectively.
- Proficiency in behavioral assessment and intervention planning.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Compassion empathy and patience when working with diverse patient populations.
- Organizational skills and attention to detail particularly in maintaining patient records.
Licenses and Certifications
- De-escalation training certification within 30 days of hire required
- BCLS - Basic Life Support required
- CCLS - Certified Child Life Specialist preferred
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
About Company
For more than 40 years, CHS has been developing and operating healthcare delivery systems committed to helping people get well and live healthier.
