Behavioral Health Specialist - Day Treatment - Seasonal

Behavioral Health Center - South Campus

Full time

R24222

Facility:Behavioral Health Center - South CampusDepartment:Mental Health Day Treatment - SouthSchedule:Full timeHours:40Job Details:The Behavioral Health Specialist provides early, coordinated behavioral health and educational support to youth and families, connecting them with help before issues reach crisis levels or become repeating crises. This role combines prevention-focused behavioral health and social needs screening with resource coordination for families in the community, and educational liaison and school re-integration support for patients receiving inpatient or day treatment care. Through both functions, the Behavioral Health Specialist works to alleviate the long-term effects of traumatic events, improve behavioral health outcomes for children and adolescents, and minimize the academic and social disruption that treatment can cause. The role requires close collaboration with families, referral sources, treatment teams, and local school district personnel.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Education, Special Education, or a related field required

Experience:

• Experience with IEP/504 plan processes and special education accommodations preferred.

• Experience in crisis intervention or trauma informed care preferred

Department Specific Job Details:

• full time, 40 hours

• Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

• seasonal position, off during summer month, prorated PTO

• serving the Day Treatment program at the south campus hospital

At Dayton Children's, we believe that each moment counts with our patients, families, and with each other.

We are moving at a fast pace and are looking for the right talent for our team at Dayton Children's. We want people who embody our values and want to become a part of the Dayton Children's difference. If this is you, apply today!

Our values:

• We commit to safety - We ensure every action and decision prioritizes the safety of patients, families, and employees.

• We serve with compassion - We bring generosity, empathy, and kindness to all interactions.

• We own every moment - We take pride in everything we do.

• We’re better together - We collaborate, communicate, and support one another to deliver optimal care.

• We innovate with purpose - We adapt and change to improve pediatric care, for today and tomorrow.

• We value and respect each person - We create an inclusive space where everyone feels welcome and respected.

Dayton Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or based on age, color, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or transgender status.