Behavioral Health Specialist II

?? Make an Impact Every Day to Shape Futures Behavioral Health Specialist II ?? Leadership Development Program (LDP, Building 6) 10058 South Mountain Road, Building 6, South Mountain, PA ?? Full-Time ?? $23.00-31.00/hour ?? DailyPay Available ## Looking for More Than Just a Job? At Abraxas Youth and Family Services we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life. We're seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We're looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed. Whether you're beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive. No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided. ## About Abraxas Youth and Family Services For more than 53 years, Abraxas Youth and Family Services has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support. Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice. Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives. # Why Join Our Team? ## ?? Competitive Pay & Benefits . Competitive Compensation . DailyPay - Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday . Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance . 401(k) Retirement Plan . Paid Time Off . Employee Assistance Program . Wellness Programs . Employee Referral Bonuses . Company-Paid Training ## ?? Career Growth & Development . Paid Training Programs . Professional Development Opportunities . Certification Opportunities . Leadership Development Programs . Career Advancement Opportunities . Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines ## ?? Meaningful Work That Matters . Make a Difference Every Day . Support Individuals and Families . Build Meaningful Relationships . Strengthen Communities . Join a Mission-Driven Organization # What You'll Do The Behavioral Health Specialist II works as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team to help residents develop emotional regulation, coping skills, healthy relationships, and positive decision-making while maintaining a safe, structured, and trauma-informed environment. The position partners closely with clinicians, case managers, and residential staff to reinforce treatment goals, provide behavioral coaching, and support youth during periods of emotional distress. The purpose of this position is to strengthen the residential treatment team by adding experienced behavioral health professionals who bring practical knowledge of mental health, trauma, and behavioral disorders. Your responsibilities may include: 1. Build positive therapeutic relationships with residents through daily interaction. 2. Reinforce treatment goals, behavior support plans, and coping strategies developed by the clinical team. 3. Provide behavioral coaching and emotional support to youth experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges. 4. Utilize trauma-informed care principles and Safe Crisis Management (SCM) techniques to prevent and de-escalate behavioral crises. 5. Observe resident behavior, identify emerging concerns, and communicate significant observations to clinicians and residential leadership. 6. Assist residents in developing emotional regulation, communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and independent living skills. 7. Model effective engagement and de-escalation techniques for Youth Development Specialists and provide informal coaching during daily operations. 8. Participate in treatment team meetings and provide behavioral observations to su port treatment planning. 9. Complete timely and accurate documentation. 10. Maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic residential environment. 11. Perform other duties as assigned. # Who We're Looking For You may be a great fit if you are: ? Compassionate ? Dependable ? Patient ? Team-Oriented ? Service-Focused ? Professional ? Positive ? Committed to Helping Others # Qualifications Education and Experience Required: 1. High school diploma or GED required. 2. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Human Services, Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Education, or a related field preferred. 3. Master's degree in Psychology, Human Services, Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Education, or another related behavioral health field highly valued. Candidates with a relevant master's degree may be eligible for placement within the highest compensation tier based on their experience and qualifications. 4. Minimum two (2) years of experience working in behavioral health, mental health, residential treatment, juvenile justice, child welfare, developmental disabilities, education, or another human services setting. 5. Experience working with adolescents is strongly preferred. 6. Experience utilizing trauma-informed care and verbal de-escalation techniques strongly preferred. Other Qualifications: 1. At least twenty-one (21) years of age 2. Must have a valid Driver's License 3. Physical exam that includes TB and drug testing. 4. Must pass both federal and state background checks which screen for crimes including, but not limited to drug related crimes, violent crimes, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and repeated misdemeanors. 5. Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks, including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records. 6. Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department. # Schedule . Full-Time . Shift: 2:45 pm - 10:45 pm, including every weekend # Physical Requirements . Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed . Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation # ?? Join Us in Building Better Futures! Apply Today! Some jobs pay the bills. Some jobs build careers. This job changes lives. If you're looking for meaningful work where your compassion, dedication, and hard