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Behavioral Health Specialist, Outpatient Float

newport healthcareSaint Paul, MN

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Occupations

Psychiatric TechniciansMental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersMental Health Counselors

Industries

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse CentersPsychiatric and Substance Abuse HospitalsOffices of Mental Health Practitioners

$19.00 - $23.50 per hour

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About the role

What You'll Do: Hours are Monday - Friday, 8 am -4:30 pmJoin Our Team! Make a Difference Every Day! Do you have experience as a Psychiatric Technician or Residential Counselor, this might be a great opportunity for you! The Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) plays a vital, hands-on role in shaping the dailyexperience of adolescent and young adult patients in Newport Healthcare's behavioral healthprograms. As a frontline team member, you'll create a safe, structured, and compassionateenvironment where patients feel supported, seen, and empowered throughout their healingjourney. This role isn't just important; it's foundational. BHS team members are the heart of our care model, offering meaningful connection and stability that make a lasting difference in young people's lives.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Creating a safe and supportive space by offering consistent, compassionate care and supervision that ensures patients' emotional and physical well-being
  • Guiding and encouraging patients as they move through their daily schedule-including therapy, group activities, meals, and moments of transition in between
  • Leading or supporting experiential activities (such as mindfulness practices, recreation, and group experiences) that promote healing and connection
  • Modeling calm, respectful behavior and healthy coping strategies in a way that builds trust and emotional safety
  • Staying grounded and responsive during high-stress or emotionally charged situations, helping restore calm through established strategies
  • Collaborating and communicating with team members to support a connected, unified care environment
What Makes You a Great Fit:
  • A patient-first mindset that inspires you to reach the highest standards in supporting the young people in your care
  • Flexibility within a fast-paced, changing environment-schedules may include day, evening, overnight, weekend, or holiday shifts, and you may need to respond to urgent or unexpected conditions during your shift
  • Ability to remain calm and composed, and to make good decisions using a combination of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment
  • The capacity to listen attentively and actively, with patience, empathy, and cultural sensitivity
  • A collaborative team player who can find common ground, build trust with colleagues, and communicate effectively
  • A problem-solver who digs deep and uses all the information available to craft skillful solutions
  • Must be at least 21 years old, with a valid driver's license
  • High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's in psychology, counseling, or sociology preferred
Compensation for this role ranges from $19-23.50 per hour or annually depending on education and experience.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Salary

$19.00 - $23.50 per hour

Experience level

Senior

Location

Saint Paul, MN

Occupation

Psychiatric Technicians

Industry

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers

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