Hopewell Health Centers is a nationally accredited federally qualified health and community mental health center with 23 sites across TEN counties throughout Southeastern Ohio (Athens, Franklin, Gallia, Hocking, Jackson, Meigs, Perry, Ross, Vinton, and Washington). We are currently seeking Behavior Specialists to join REACH team located in Nelsonville, OH .
As a Behavior Specialist, you will be responsible for direct care and supervision of the youth daytime treatment program (REACH) in Nelsonville, OH. Behavior Specialists work with at risk youth ranging in ages from 8-18. These services are provided in a classroom/group setting and require care planning capabilities. Behavior Specialists must be able to work collaboratively with children and adolescents, family members and other service providers.
What do we look for in our Behavior Specialists??
- Eligible to work in the United Stated
- Experience and/or training working with at risk youth in a residential setting.
- Bachelor’s degree in mental health or closely related field preferred.
- Ability to verbally de-escalate youth who regularly experience acute symptoms of mental illness
- Complete verbal de-escalation and physical intervention training and show adequate skills in these areas
- Must possess the ability to work closely with clients and team members in problem solving; ability to work responsibly, ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written form.
- The candidate must be able to relate well/appropriately to at risk youth.
What are some of the benefits of working for Hopewell Health Centers?
- Competative starting rate of pay
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- 401K and match
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Time
- Referral Bonus Program
At Hopewell Health Centers, Inc., our Mission is to provide access to affordable, high quality, integrated health care for all. Our organization offers a wide range of services, which includes comprehensive behavioral health care, dental health care, and primary health care.
Hopewell Health Centers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- youth: 1 year (Preferred)
- behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- driver's license, auto ins and clean driving record (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Nelsonville, OH 45764 (Required)
Work Location: In person
