Behavioral Health Specialist
The Emily Program
Summary
The Behavioral Health Specialist supports the milieu by facilitating therapeutic skills and activity groups, providing therapeutic meal support at mealtimes and snacks, assisting clients in acquiring skills to manage their eating disorder, maintaining a recovery-oriented environment, and providing general support and assistance.
Job description
Position Overview
The Behavioral Health Specialist supports the milieu by facilitating therapeutic skills and activity groups, providing therapeutic meal support at mealtimes and snacks, assisting clients in acquiring skills to manage their eating disorder, maintaining a recovery-oriented environment, and providing general support and assistance.
Schedule
Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm
How BHS's Empower Recovery
- Facilitates therapy groups including skills groups (including CBT and DBT), self-monitoring groups, and experiential activity groups which may include art activities, music, journaling, mindfulness, relaxation, and movement.
- Participates in therapeutic supported meals and snacks.
- Provides milieu support.
- Contributes to the creation and maintenance of a recovery-oriented therapeutic environment.
- Participates in client therapeutic outings.
- May meet with residents to provide support and provide in-the-moment skills coaching.
- Supports individualized treatment plans as developed by therapist and treatment team.
- Participates in treatment team, mini team, therapy team, and/or case consultation meetings.
- Participates in scheduled supervision meetings and seeks supervision when needed.
- Ability to engage, coach, monitor, and support residents as needed.
- Completes clinical documentation in compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
- Maintains the confidentiality of proprietary information and protected health information.
- Completes all assigned mandatory trainings.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in a mental, behavioral, counseling, or behavioral sciences health-related field is strongly preferred.
- An associate's degree may be considered if combined with equivalent experience in the mental or behavioral health field.
- Regardless of degree, a minimum of 1 years of direct patient care experience in a mental/behavioral health setting is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a mental, behavioral, counseling, or behavioral sciences health-related field strongly preferred
- Associate's degree may be considered with equivalent experience in mental or behavioral health field
- Minimum of 1 year of direct patient care experience in a mental/behavioral health setting required
- Facilitation of therapy groups including CBT and DBT
- Therapeutic meal support
- Milieu support
- Clinical documentation
- Maintain confidentiality of PHI
Benefits
- HSA & PPO Insurance
- FSA Options
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Floating Holiday
Company overview
The Emily Program is a specialized healthcare organization focused on providing comprehensive treatment for eating disorders and related mental health conditions. Founded with a patient-centered approach, the organization offers evidence-based care for individuals struggling with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and other eating-related concerns. Their treatment philosophy emphasizes a holistic approach that addresses both the physical and psychological aspects of eating disorders, incorporating medical, nutritional, and therapeutic interventions. The Emily Program operates multiple treatment centers across several states, providing various levels of care including outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, and residential treatment programs. Their multidisciplinary teams typically include psychiatrists, therapists, dietitians, and medical professionals who collaborate to create personalized treatment plans. The organization is recognized for its commitment to compassionate care, clinical excellence, and ongoing support for individuals and families affected by eating disorders. Their services often extend to include family therapy, support groups, and educational resources to promote long-term recovery and wellness.