Facility:Dayton Children's - Main CampusDepartment:Behavorial Crisis ServicesSchedule:Full timeHours:40Job Details:The Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) provides supportive, age-appropriate, trauma informed direct care to patients/families in the hospital and functions under the direction of the Manager, Behavioral Crisis Services. The BHS is responsible for psychosocial resource acquisition, safety monitoring, follow-up linkage, care coordination, and case management tasks as indicated by the clinical needs of patients and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities of the BHS also include the development and provision of therapeutic skills and psycho-education, completion of documentation, contribution to individualized treatment plans, de-escalation, crisis intervention, and actively participating as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary team. All direct care of behavioral health patients is based on established standards and guidelines. The BHS demonstrates and models Dayton Children’s values through effective interaction with patients, families, and treatment team members while providing excellent care.

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Department Specific Job Details:

• Full time, 40 hours

• Monday through Friday, 8-4:30p.

• Bachelor degree in human services related field with 1-2 years of experience is required while 2-4 years is preferred.

• CPR/First Aid and CPI are preferred.

• LSW preferred not required

Education Requirements:

Bachelors (Required)

Certification/License Requirements:

LSW Ohio - Ohio Licensed Social Worker - Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage & Family Therapist Board

At Dayton Children's we believe that each moment counts with our patients, families and with each other.

We are moving at a fast pace and are looking for the right talent for our team at Dayton Children's. We want people who embody our values and want to become a part of the Dayton Children's difference. If this is you, apply today!

Our values:

• Safety--We make safety our first priority.

• Compassion--We deliver compassionate, family-centered care to all we serve.

• Ownership--We are the pediatric care experts and act knowing that every patient, visitor and the hospital is our collective responsibility.

• Collaboration--We work collaboratively to care for children, their families and each other.

• Innovation--We continuously innovate to make Dayton Children's even better today and into the future.

• Equity -- We strive for an environment in which all feel welcomed, valued and fairly treated in order to reach their full potential.

Dayton Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values diversity and will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, color, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or transgender status.