In-Person Hiring Event - Direct Support Staff - Kirkland - Wed, 7/29, 11am-4pm

Join Our Team at Newport Healthcare! 

 On-Site Hiring Event: Wednesday, July 29th from 11am-4pm

Are you ready to make a difference while having a blast? Newport Healthcare is on the lookout for passionate and energetic Behavioral Health Specialists to join our amazing Residential Programs in Kirkland & Snohomish, WA! Join us for our in-person hiring event and discover why Newport Healthcare is the perfect place for you to shine!

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Behavioral Health Specialist

Newbies and seasoned pros - only a High School Diploma/GED & Drivers License Required!

•  Pay: $21.50 - $25.50 per hour (DOE)
•  Employment Type: Full-Time
•  Shifts Available: AM, PM, and Overnight 

 What’s in it for You?

• Competitive Benefits Package which includes, Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Flex Spending and more!

 Event Details: Once you apply, you'll receive all the details. Get ready to meet your future teammates!

Future Growth Opportunities: This role isn’t just a job; it’s a stepping stone to a fantastic career!

Behavioral Health Specialist Position Summary:

The Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) plays a vital, hands-on role in shaping the daily experience of adolescent and young adult patients in Newport Healthcare’s behavioral health programs. As a frontline team member, the BHS creates a safe, structured, and compassionate environment where patients feel supported, seen, and empowered throughout their healing journey. Newport Healthcare provides evidence-based treatment for mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and co-occurring challenges, with a focus on trauma, anxiety, depression, and family dynamics.

BHS roles exist across multiple levels of care including 24/7 residential treatment and inpatient hospital settings, as well as outpatient/IOP/PHP programs. While core responsibilities are consistent, workflows and acuity vary by setting; training and coaching are provided to ensure success in each environment. Schedules may include day, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts in a fast-paced milieu, and a BHS may need to respond to urgent or unique conditions during a scheduled shift.

This role isn’t just important; it’s foundational. BHS team members are the heart of our day-to-day care model, offering meaningful connection and stability that make a lasting difference in patients’ lives. Grounded in our core values of Patient First, Love, Excellence Through Integrity, Compassion, and Connection, the BHS embodies our mission of helping young people move from struggling to thriving.

Key Performance Responsibilities:

• Create a safe and supportive space by offering consistent, compassionate care and supervision that ensures patients’ emotional and physical well-being.
• Guide and encourage patients as they move through their day whether attending therapy, group activities, meals, or moments of transition.
• Lead or support experiential activities (e.g., mindfulness, recreation, group engagement) that promote healing and connection.
• Model calm, respectful behavior and healthy coping strategies in a way that builds trust and emotional safety.
• Document observations and interactions clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner to support treatment planning.
• Stay grounded and responsive during high-stress or emotionally charged situations, helping restore calm through established strategies.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate professionally to support a connected, unified care environment.
• Uphold ethical standards and confidentiality, maintaining patient dignity and respect in all interactions.
• Participate in ongoing training and development provided to grow clinical understanding and ability to provide trauma-informed, values-based care.
• Safely transport patients to and from program sites and external appointments (e.g., doctors, labs) following all safety standards and protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned.       

Education, Experience, License Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, or sociology preferred.
• Prior work experience in behavioral health treatment settings a plus.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be eligible for insurance coverage for driving the company’s vehicles.
• Must become CPI and CPR certified within first 30 days.

Compensation for this role ranges from $21.50-$25.50 per hour depending on education and experience.