Behavioral Health Specialist full-time, part-time, SRU Float Pool

Primary Location Burnet Campus Department SRU Clinical Support Team Shift 2-3 Shift (United States of America) Schedule Part time Weekly Hours 40 FTE 1 Employee Status Regular *Expected Starting Pay Range $21.14 - $26.47 *Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on-call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Working as a Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, you will enjoy: * Implementing a token economy to reinforce positive behaviors, promote skill-building, and support progress toward discharge goals. * Providing direct patient care in a medical setting and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes. * Implementing individualized patient care plans and documenting behavioral observations. * Establishing a safe, stable, and nurturing environment for youth in crisis. Part-time and Full Time available Evenings and Night Shifts available Job Responsibilities * Plan of Care: Implement individualized care plans, including behavioral interventions and support for activities of daily living (bathing, feeding, toileting). Maintain designated observation status (e.g., continuous observation, 15-minute checks, remaining within arm's-length of patient). Receive Delegation from RN for Medical Care (Vitals, ADL, I/O) * Therapeutic Relationships: Build rapport while maintaining professional boundaries. Recognize trauma impacts and use developmentally appropriate therapeutic communication. Contribute to team planning and patient-centered care discussions. * Documentation: Complete accurate and timely documentation, including shift notes, incident documentation (e.g., restraint, seclusion), and safety checks. Summarize what happens before and after target behaviors. Actively participate in shift reports, safe handoff procedures, and data collection. Required: High School Diploma or equivalent AND 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline Preferred: bachelor's degree in a related field, I.E. Psychology, special education, criminal justice, etc. and experience working with children. About Us At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's. Cincinnati Children's is: * Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years * Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)Funding * Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025), America's Best Employers for New Grads (2025) * One of the nation'sAmerica's Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune * Consistently certified as great place to work