Behavioral Health Specialist – Adolescent Psychiatry

Cincinnati Children's

. Lead and co-lead group programming to support therapeutic outcomes .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeCincinnati • Ohio • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $21 - $26 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in implementing individualized patient care plans and utilizing Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) strategies to support youth with severe psychological and psychiatric difficulties. Proficient in maintaining safety and providing group-based care while fostering therapeutic relationships in a team-based environment.

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Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)Individualized Care PlansBehavioral InterventionsPatient Safety ChecksGroup-Based Care

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Hard Skills

Behavioral ObservationsCrisis PreventionDocumentationSafety ChecksPatient EngagementActivities of Daily Living SupportVerbal De-EscalationPhysical InterventionsMilieu ManagementTeam Collaboration

Soft Skills

Therapeutic Relationship BuildingProfessional BoundariesCommunicationTeam PlanningAdaptability

Industry Keywords

Youth Crisis SupportPsychological DifficultiesPsychiatric DifficultiesInterdisciplinary TeamPatient-Centered Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and co-lead group programming to support therapeutic outcomes
Implement a token economy to reinforce positive behaviors, promote skill-building, and support discharge goals
Provide direct patient care in a team-based setting
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patient outcomes
Implement individualized patient care plans and document behavioral observations
Establish a safe, stable, and nurturing environment for youth in crisis
Manage the milieu and support patients with severe psychological/psychiatric difficulties
Proactively prevent and respond to crises using TCI strategies
Lead and intervene in behavioral crises using the Stress Model of Crisis and individualized treatment plans
Conduct safety checks, room searches, and patient safety searches
Support activities of daily living and provide primarily group-based care
Maintain continuous observation, 15-minute checks, or arm's-length observation as designated
Facilitate patient engagement and adjust group programming for developmental needs
Build therapeutic relationships while maintaining professional boundaries
Contribute to team planning and patient-centered care discussions
Complete shift notes, incident documentation, safety checks, shift reports, safe handoffs, and data collection

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent AND 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline
Preferred bachelor's degree in a related field; no experience required
Ability to work rotating day/evening shifts
Every other weekend required
Ability to support youth with severe psychological/psychiatric difficulties
Ability to use Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) strategies, including verbal de-escalation and physical interventions when necessary
Ability to conduct safety checks, room searches, and patient safety searches
Ability to implement individualized care plans and behavioral interventions
Ability to provide support for activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding, and toileting
Ability to maintain designated observation status, including continuous observation, 15-minute checks, or remaining within arm's length of a patient
Ability to complete accurate and timely documentation, incident documentation, safety checks, shift reports, and data collection

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits eligible for full-time and part-time employees
Additional pay may apply, including shift, on-call, or weekend differentials
State-of-the-art mental health facility
Regular employee status
Full-time and part-time scheduling options