Job Description
Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) – Residential Treatment Facility (RTF)
Support Healing. Build Confidence. Make a Lasting Difference.
At OLV Human Services, we're committed to helping children and youth heal from trauma, develop healthy coping skills, and build brighter futures.
We're seeking compassionate and dependable Behavioral Health Specialists (BHS) to join our Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) team! In this role, you'll provide direct care, supervision, and behavioral support to adolescents ages 12–21 in a residential mental health treatment setting licensed by the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH).
You'll help create a safe, structured, and trauma-informed environment where adolescents receive 24/7 supervision while participating in treatment, strengthening family relationships, and developing the skills needed to successfully transition back into their home communities.
If you're passionate about working with young people and want a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you!
Rewards & Benefits
- Starting Pay: $19.00 per hour
- Schedules: Full-time and part-time opportunities available
- Shifts: Afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts
- Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid Time Off: PTO and holidays
- Retirement Benefits: 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions for eligible employees
- Life Insurance: Employer-sponsored life insurance and optional supplemental coverage
- Education Support: Tuition assistance and university discount opportunities
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Potential eligibility for qualifying employees
- Employee Perks: Team OLV events, wellness programs, gym reimbursement, and employee referral opportunities
- Professional Growth: Training in trauma-informed care and behavioral intervention
Benefits are subject to employment status, plan terms, and eligibility requirements.
Requirements & Qualifications
Education & Experience: Candidates must meet one of the following:
- High school diploma or GED with at least 1 year of paid childcare experience
- Associate's degree
- Completion of 60 college credits and current enrollment in a four-year degree program in Human Services or a related field
Additional Requirements:
- Valid New York State driver's license required
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Certification – training provided by OLV Human Services
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment
- Basic computer skills and ability to complete required documentation
- Commitment to trauma-informed care and working collaboratively with others
Responsibilities & Daily Duties
- Provide direct supervision and support to adolescents in residential mental health treatment.
- Teach and reinforce daily living skills, including decision-making, communication, personal care, and problem-solving.
- Maintain daily routines, structure, and therapeutic programming to support individual treatment goals.
- Supervise and assist with transportation of clients as needed.
- Help maintain a clean, safe, and supportive residential environment.
- Assist in implementing individualized treatment plans and behavioral interventions.
- Build positive, respectful, and trauma-informed relationships with adolescents.
- Utilize prevention and de-escalation strategies consistent with Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).
- Complete required documentation, including daily logs, behavioral intervention plans, monthly summaries, and electronic records.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
Your Support. Their Healing. Their Future.
Every interaction is an opportunity to make a difference. Bring your compassion, patience, and dedication to a team committed to helping adolescents grow, heal, and thrive.
Apply today and help create brighter futures at OLV Human Services!
