Behavioral Support Specialist

Join our team today and immerse yourself in a rewarding career for years to come!

As a Behavioral Support Specialist, you will work within our adult partial care programs located throughout Southern New Jersey.

Schedule: Full-time; Mon - Fri: 8:00AM to 4:30PM 

Competencies:

The potential employee should have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations in varying scenarios. The candidate should possess skills in supporting individuals living with a mental health diagnosis throughout their recovery with a compassionate and person-centered approach. The qualified candidate should have experience with behavior management and de-escalation techniques; the ability to promote a team environment; process and supports socialization and group interactions.

Responsibilities:

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  Collaborate with clinical, medical and nursing teams;

  
  


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  Work as a contributing member of a multi-disciplinary team;

  
  


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  Respond to client needs during programming;

  
  


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  Provide de-escalation interventions to individuals who may be experiencing an increase in symptoms;

  
  


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  Create a safe, supportive, therapeutic environment;

  
  


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  Utilize supportive techniques to redirect consumers to participate in program activities;

  
  


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  Complete incident reports as needed within required timeframes;

  
  


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  Transport/drive consumers to and from partial care programs when needed;

  
  


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  Collaborate with community providers to ensure consumer continuity of care;

  
  


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  Maintain courteous and respectful interactions with clients, family/support people and community members;

  
  


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  Provide support in the daily operational needs of the program, as needed;

  
  


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  Other duties as assigned

  
  

 Benefits:

• Competitive base salary


• Medical and dental insurance


• Vision plan


• Retirement plan


• Flexible spending plans


• EXCELLENT time benefits for qualified positions!


• Opportunity for personal and career growth, including supervision towards professional licensure for eligible candidates


• Team-oriented environment – we practice the FISH! Philosophy

Qualifications:

• High School diploma with 3 years of experience with the behavioral health population or lived experience in the mental health field;


• Associates Degree with 1 years of experience with the behavioral health population OR;


• Bachelor’s degree (BA, BS, BSW) in the social work or related field, preferred.

Programs funded through SAMHSA must follow federal guidelines for a drug free workplace.

All positions require a valid driver’s license in good standing and pre-employment drug screening. Oaks Integrated Care considers applicants for all positions without regard to: race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; sexual orientation; marital or veteran status; the presence of a medical condition, genetic information or handicap, unrelated to performing the tasks of the job; or any other legally protected status.