Behavioral Support Specialist

2 weeks ago

Bethlehem Connecticut, United States Newport Healthcare Full time

About Newport Healthcare:
Newport Healthcare is a leading national organization in the field of behavioral health, committed to transforming the lives of young individuals through evidence-based treatment.

We pride ourselves on having assembled a team of the finest mental health professionals dedicated to supporting teens and young adults, and we invite you to become a part of our mission.

Our focus is on fostering a supportive environment for our staff, offering competitive compensation, opportunities for professional development, student loan assistance, and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Join a team that is passionate about delivering compassionate care rooted in genuine connection, mutual respect, and unconditional support—experience the fulfillment of positively impacting the lives of young people and their families every day.

Empowering Lives. Restoring Families.

Key Responsibilities:


The primary objective of this position is to oversee the safety and well-being of our clients while establishing a trusting relationship with them.

This role involves assisting clients in group settings and addressing individual challenges; setting behavioral boundaries; documenting client progress; recognizing the need for professional intervention and communicating these observations to the clinical team.

*This role offers potential for career advancement. Opportunities available include full-time, part-time, and per diem positions.

Core Duties:
Maintain awareness of the whereabouts and activities of all assigned clients at all times.

When assigned to provide one-on-one support, it is essential to maintain visual contact with the client throughout the duration of the assignment.

If a client attempts to leave the premises, the expectation is to follow them until further assistance is available.

Facilitate the daily residential schedule, which includes engaging with and supporting residents in various activities such as chores, thorough cleaning of designated areas, meal preparation, laundry, group sessions, recreational activities, and events.

Provide safe transportation for residents during community outings and meetings using company vehicles.

Adhere to all policies, record-keeping protocols, checklist tasks, assigned documentation, and any other responsibilities as required.

Stay current with all necessary training and certifications to maintain employment with Newport Healthcare.

Qualifications:
A high school diploma or GED is required; a bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, or sociology is preferred. Previous experience in behavioral health settings with adolescents is advantageous. A valid driver's license and eligibility for insurance coverage for driving company vehicles are necessary.

Physical Requirements


The physical demands outlined here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.


While executing the responsibilities of this position, the employee must possess the ability to walk, sit, stand, bend, lift, and move consistently throughout working hours.

The individual must be able to see and hear and have the mobility to navigate the facility, which may include traversing long distances or uneven terrain.

The employee must remain vigilant regarding client safety.

Newport Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Newport Healthcare is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Newport Healthcare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

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