OverviewA 64-bed adult psychiatric facility Lasting Hope Recovery Center is a place of healing. All of the rooms are private. At Lasting Hope Recovery Center patients find comfort and a team of caring professionals working for them. Often mental illness and substance abuse occur at the same time. CHI Health Lasting Hope Recovery Center offers an entire range of treatment and prevention services to meet the needs of patients experiencing both challenges. Treatment is built on personal strengths and support systems that treat individuals experiencing these illnesses.Immediate opportunity for a Behavioral Support Specialist - Lasting Hope Recovery CenterSign-on bonus: $5,000With you in mind, we offer the following benefits to support your work/life balance:
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Direct Primary Plan (No copay, no deductible, and access to CHI Health provider 24/7)
Premium Access to our Family Care Program supporting your needs for childcare, pet care, and/or adult dependent care
Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs
Adoption Assistance
Wellness Programs
Flexible spending accounts
CHI Health, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, includes 150+ clinics delivering quality care to patients across Nebraska and southeast Iowa. Our full-service network provides a variety of Primary Care & Priority Care Services, including Family, Internal, Geriatric, and Pediatric Medicine, in addition to several specialties to deliver custom care based on the unique needs of our patients.ResponsibilitiesAs a Behavioral Support Specialist, you focus on providing direct behavioral support and supportive services to patients with disruptions in function as a result of mental illness and/or substance abuse.Services are provided with a focus on managing the therapeutic milieu and developing skills for environmental, financial, social, occupational, spiritual, intellectual, and emotional wellbeing. You will workwith a team of clinical professionals to implement a care plan that is tailored to each patient's needs. The BSS promotes an awareness and understanding of positive ethical and moral principles consistent with the Mission, Vision and Values of CommonSpirit
Encourages an environment where patients can solve problems and try out new behaviors while supporting the development of uniqueness and acceptable self-expression in a trauma-informed care setting.
Provides appropriate emergency care and maintains a safe environment. Maintains a secure environment and acts as a resource for emergency situations.
Provides trauma informed care and supervision to patients needing physical restraints or seclusion room.
Effectively communicates in a multicultural context using both verbal and written techniques.
Utilizes HSS techniques for effective aggression management and to avoid and
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree or Mental Health Tech certification
BLS or BLS instructor certification is required upon hire
Pay Range$15.49 - $21.30 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.