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Behavioral Health Specialist full-time, part-time Job in Cincinnati, Ohio US

Behavioral Health Specialist full-time, part-time

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center - Cincinnati, OH

Posted: 4/7/2026 - Expires: 5/7/2026

Job ID: 293331632

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Job Description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES



Working as a Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, you will enjoy:



* Implementing a token economy to reinforce positive behaviors, promote skill-building, and support progress toward discharge goals.


* Providing direct patient care in a medical setting and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes.


* Implementing individualized patient care plans and documenting behavioral observations.


* Establishing a safe, stable, and nurturing environment for youth in crisis.



Job Responsibilities



* Plan of Care: Implement individualized care plans, including behavioral interventions and support for activities of daily living (bathing, feeding, toileting). Maintain designated observation status (e.g., continuous observation, 15-minute checks, remaining within arm's-length of patient). Receive Delegation from RN for Medical Care (Vitals, ADL, I/O)


* Therapeutic Relationships: Build rapport while maintaining professional boundaries. Recognize trauma impacts and use developmentally appropriate therapeutic communication. Contribute to team planning and patient-centered care discussions.


* Documentation: Complete accurate and timely documentation, including shift notes, incident documentation (e.g., restraint, seclusion), and safety checks. Summarize what happens before and after target behaviors. Actively participate in shift reports, safe handoff procedures, and data collection.



Required: High School Diploma or equivalent AND 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline



Preferred: bachelor's degree in a related field, I.E. Psychology, special education, criminal justice, etc. and experience working with children.



Primary Location


Burnet Campus



Schedule


Part time



Shift


2-3 Shift (United States of America)



Department


SRU Clinical Support Team



Employee Status


Regular



FTE


1



Weekly Hours


40



*Expected Starting Pay Range


*Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status$21.00 - $24.40



Market Leading Benefits Including*:



* Medical coverage starting day one of employment. View employee benefits here.



* Competitive retirement plans



* Tuition reimbursement for continuing education



* Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners



* Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions



* Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group



* Physical and mental health wellness programs



* Relocation assistance available for qualified positions



*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type



About Us



At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.



Cincinnati Children's is:



* Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years



* Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (N



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Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Regular Employment
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
High school graduate
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
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