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About the Role

The Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) plays a vital, hands-on role in shaping the daily experience of adolescent and young adult patients in Newport Healthcare’s behavioral health programs. As a frontline team member, the BHS creates a safe, structured, and compassionate environment where patients feel supported, seen, and empowered throughout their healing journey. Newport Healthcare provides evidence-based treatment for mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and co-occurring challenges, with a focus on trauma, anxiety, depression, and family dynamics. This role is foundational, offering meaningful connection and stability that make a lasting difference in patients’ lives.

Responsibilities

Create a safe and supportive space by offering consistent, compassionate care and supervision that ensures patients’ emotional and physical well-being.
Guide and encourage patients as they move through their day whether attending therapy, group activities, meals, or moments of transition.
Lead or support experiential activities (e.g., mindfulness, recreation, group engagement) that promote healing and connection.
Model calm, respectful behavior and healthy coping strategies in a way that builds trust and emotional safety.
Document observations and interactions clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner to support treatment planning.
Stay grounded and responsive during high-stress or emotionally charged situations, helping restore calm through established strategies.
Collaborate with team members and communicate professionally to support a connected, unified care environment.
Uphold ethical standards and confidentiality, maintaining patient dignity and respect in all interactions.
Participate in ongoing training and development provided to grow clinical understanding and ability to provide trauma-informed, values-based care.
Safely transport patients to and from program sites and external appointments (e.g., doctors, labs) following all safety standards and protocols.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must have a valid driver’s license and be eligible for insurance coverage for driving the company’s vehicles.
Must be minimum 21 years of age.
Must become CPI and CPR certified within the first 30 days.

Skills

Compassionate care
Supervision
Guidance
Activity leadership
Modeling behavior
Documentation
Stress management
Collaboration
Professional communication
Ethical conduct
Confidentiality
Trauma-informed care
Values-based care

Location

24/7 residential treatment
Inpatient hospital settings
Outpatient/IOP/PHP programs

Work Type

PRN/On Call
Full-time
Part-time

Experience Level

Entry Level

Education Level

High School Diploma or GED
Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, counseling, or sociology preferred

Salary/Compensations

$18-24.25 per hour

About the Company

Newport Healthcare provides evidence-based treatment for mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and co-occurring challenges, with a focus on trauma, anxiety, depression, and family dynamics.
Grounded in our core values of Patient First, Love, Excellence Through Integrity, Compassion, and Connection, the BHS embodies our mission of helping young people move from struggling to thriving.