Behavioral Health Support Specialist lll, Extended Psychiatric Unit

Penn Highlands Healthcare
  • Connellsville, PA
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    The Behavioral Health Support Specialist III is an advanced level therapeutic professional on the EAC unit. This role provides leadership within the therapeutic milieu, mentors BHSS I and II staff, facilitates complex group and individual interventions, and ensures recovery-oriented, trauma informed care is consistently delivered. BHSS III staff serve as stabilizers of the milieu, promoting emotional regulation, skill development, community integration, and treatment engagement, while supporting professional growth of staff.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field required unless employee is progressing through BHSS II track.
    • Ability to demonstrate professional boundaries, calmness under stress, and relational engagement skills.
    • Completion of BHSS II role or Bachelor's Degree required. Certified Peer Specialist, Certified Recovery Specialist, Community Health Worker (CHW).
    • At least 1-2 years of experience in Behavioral Health, Human Services, Residential Care, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, or Recovery Oriented setting preferred.
    • Healthcare Provider (CPR) certification and Comprehensive Crisis Management certification within 6 months of start date in department/position
    • Position requires a valid PA Drivers License and MVR.
    • Strong trauma-informed relational engagement, consistently demonstrate emotional diffusion in a high stress environment

    WHAT WE OFFER:

    • Career Advancement Opportunities
    • Generous and Affordable Medical Benefit Package
    • Free Parking

    BENEFITS:

    • Medical, Dental, and Vision offered the first month after start date
    • Paid Time Off
    • 401k retirement plan with company match after vesting
    • Short Term disability coverage
    • Life Insurance
    • Flex Spending Account
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationConnellsville, PA

    Skills

    • Behavioral Healthunmatched
    • CPR Certificationunmatched
    • Community Healthunmatched
    • Crisis Managementunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
    • Flexible Spending Accountsunmatched
    • Healthcare Providersunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Human Healthunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Psychiatric Rehabilitationunmatched
    • Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
    • Psychologyunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Social Workunmatched

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