Brown University Health
Behavioral Health Specialist I
Bradley Hospital · Full-time · Posted Oct 23, 2026
- Experience
- Six months to one year of direct childcare work with emotionally impaired youth.
- Education
- Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Service field preferred; other education and experience may be substituted for educational requirements at the Hiring Manager’s discretion.
About the job
Provides care and safety for children and adolescents in a behavioral health setting, supporting therapeutic routines, patient observation, documentation, activities, and care planning under RN direction.
What you'll do
- Maintain a safe therapeutic environment, supervise children, support daily living needs, and respond to crises using therapeutic interventions.
- Document patient observations and care, communicate with the treatment team, and participate in care planning and handoffs.
- Co-lead groups and activities, support behavioral programs, and assist patients and families with transitions and education.
What they ask for
- Current crisis management certification.
- Current CPR certification.
- Current OSHA, ERS, and Safety Certifications.
- Ability to remain calm in crises and meet stated physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds and physically escorting patients.
Nice to have
- Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Service field.
Pay
$18.13-$29.90 (USD; pay range; base salary or total pay not specified)
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