Behavioral Health Specialist, Psychiatry Float Pool

Cincinnati Children's Hospital

College Hill, OH, US
Base: $21.00 - $25.72 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Part-time, prn/standby (rotating evening/night)
Behavioral crisis intervention
Therapeutic crisis intervention (tci)
Group programming facilitation
Cincinnati Children's Hospital is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist for its Psychiatry Float Pool, focusing on providing direct patient care and supporting therapeutic outcomes in a team-based environment. The position involves implementing individualized care plans and leading group programming for youth facing severe psychological challenges

Job Summary

  • Working as a Behavioral Health Specialist at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center involves leading group programming and providing direct patient care in a team-based setting to support therapeutic outcomes.
  • The role includes creating a safe and nurturing environment for youth in crisis, implementing individualized care plans, and proactively preventing and responding to behavioral crises using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention strategies.
  • Cincinnati Children’s is recognized as a top children's hospital with a commitment to innovation, a holistic team approach, and an inclusive work environment that values dignity and respect for all employees.

Matching Summary

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Cincinnati Children's Hospital is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist for its Psychiatry Float Pool, focusing on providing direct patient care and supporting therapeutic outcomes in a team-based environment. The position involves implementing individualized care plans and leading group programming for youth facing severe psychological challenges.

Salary

Base: $21.00 - $25.72 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not Benefits Eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Behavioral crisis intervention
  • Therapeutic crisis intervention (TCI)
  • Group programming facilitation
  • Individualized patient care plans
  • Milieu management
  • Behavioral observations documentation

Nice-to-have

  • Trauma-informed therapeutic communication
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Developmentally appropriate engagement
  • Experience with neurodevelopmental disorders
  • Use of token economy in behavior reinforcement

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 2 years related work experience
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Experience with psychiatric patient care
  • Ability to perform physical interventions

Work Rights

Not specified

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