Weekend Behavioral Health Professional

Description

This position will serve as a Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) with a focus on supporting intakes, crisis management, and plays a crucial role in the admissions process for new clients entering the program over the weekend. This role is responsible for presenting a welcoming face to clients and their families, providing tours upon arrival, and demonstrating empathy, compassion, and acceptance. The BHP/IC manages and oversees the intake process, ensuring timely completion of paperwork and procedures. This role requires both independent work and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to ensure a positive, supported, and responsive entry for both the client and their family.   

The ideal candidate will have experience working with adolescents in a residential setting, have exceptional organizational skills, and excellence in crisis management/deescalation techniques. 

Position Functions & Responsibilities: 

• Manage and oversee the intake coordination and processes, including but not limited to: 
• Building rapport with new clients to ensure they feel welcomed and safe upon admission. 
• Ensuring client and parent documentation is completed in the EHR at admission. 
• Following intake procedures such as ensuring clients complete a urinary drug analysis, and recording and examining belongings for weapons/paraphernalia. 
• Communicating with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate appointments with the therapist and psychiatrist within the required time frame. 
• Ensuring a safe, organized, and prepared environment. 
• Being familiar and comfortable with executing crisis management protocols and interventions. 
• Responding professionally to client and family questions. 
• Conducting tours as requested in an informed and professional manner. 
• Being recognized as positive and hopeful by youth, families, peers, and professionals. 
• Helping to maintain and support a positive work environment. 
• Completing any necessary documentation on time and accurately. 
• Being responsive to email and other communication. 
• Ensuring communication and documentation are timely, professional, and concise. 
• Keeping team members and families adequately informed. 
• Contributing ideas and creativity to the team. 
• Seeking supervision and guidance. 
• Displaying energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism. 

Requirements

Qualifications/Skills/Knowledge 

Required Competencies:  

• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to give and receive appropriate and timely communication 
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team 
• Ability to dependably & consistently serve as a positive role model to students and peers 
• Strong collaboration skills & teamwork ability 
• Demonstrates empathy and compassion to support diversity and inclusion 
• Proven success operating in dynamic and changing environments 
• Demonstrates sound judgment & professionalism 
• Physical & Cognitive Requirements: 
• Must be able to traverse irregular, uneven, and steep terrain 
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds 
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment 
• Must be able to adhere to process protocol 
• Must be able to apply established protocols in a timely manner 
• Required/Preferred Qualifications: 
• Must be able to pass extensive background checks, including fingerprinting 
• High School Diploma/GED required 
• College degree in related fields preferred (social work, psychology, human services, etc.) or equivalent work experience 
• Experience working directly with youth preferred 
• Experience with behavior and group management preferred 
• Current CPR & First-Aid Certifications, CRMA, and Certified BHP a plus