Behavioral Health Specialist

This position provides supportive services to individuals with serious mental illness, helping them progress in their mental health recovery while developing the skills needed for successful, independent living within a structured and therapeutic environment. Summary This position will be responsible for providing direct patient care to all developmental populations which includes maintaining milieu/patient safety, providing skill building/psycho educational groups daily, and observing patient behavior/and pertinent documentation. Provides assistance to the multidisciplinary teamu00e2u20acu00afrelated to placement, discharge planning, treatment, linkage to community resources and crisis intervention. Coordinates with team to achieve quality and cost effective patient outcomes. Education Bachelor's degree in a psychology, human services or related field. Licensure/Certification If assigned to drive company vehicle, a valid driveru2019s license is required. If assigned to drive personal vehicle, proof of insurance is required in addition to a valid driveru2019s license. CPR required within 60 days; and CPI required within 90 days. Addendums are required for 0153 Nurse Leader, 0249 Registry RN, 0252 Registered Nurse, 0235 Advanced Registered Nurse, and 0236 Expert Registered Nurse.u00e2u20acu00afTo view addendums, go to the job description page on Parkviewu2019s intranet. Experience 1 year, will consider other relevant experience. Other Qualifications Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to lift 50 pounds, assist with 100 pounds.

Created: 2026-04-04