Job Description

Locations: Bethlehem, Connecticut

Categories: Direct Support Professional: Behavioral Health Specialist

Company Name: ['Newport Healthcare']

Remote: No

Req ID: 19891

Employment Type: Full Time

What You’ll Do

BHS roles exist across multiple levels of care including 24/7 residential treatment and inpatient hospital settings, as well as outpatient/IOP/PHP programs.

Key Performance Responsibilities:

• Create a safe and supportive space by offering consistent, compassionate care and supervision that ensures patients’ emotional and physical well-being.
• Guide and encourage patients as they move through their day whether attending therapy, group activities, meals, or moments of transition.
• Lead or support experiential activities (e.g., mindfulness, recreation, group engagement) that promote healing and connection.
• Model calm, respectful behavior and healthy coping strategies in a way that builds trust and emotional safety.
• Document observations and interactions clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner to support treatment planning.
• Stay grounded and responsive during high-stress or emotionally charged situations, helping restore calm through established strategies.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate professionally to support a connected, unified care environment.
• Uphold ethical standards and confidentiality, maintaining patient dignity and respect in all interactions.
• Participate in ongoing training and development provided to grow clinical understanding and ability to provide trauma-informed, values-based care.
• Safely transport patients to and from program sites and external appointments (e.g., doctors, labs) following all safety standards and protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Makes You a Great Fit

Education, Experience, License Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, counseling, or sociology preferred.
• Prior work experience in other behavioral treatment settings, a plus.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be eligible for insurance coverage for driving the company’s vehicles.
• Must be minimum 21 years of age.
• Must become CPI and CPR certified within the first 30 days.

Compensation for this role ranges from $22.00- $26.00 per hour depending on education and experience.

We are committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation. An individual’s pay rate within the posted range is determined by several factors, including skills, experience, education, and market conditions. Additionally, we consider internal equity to ensure fairness within our organization.

Additional Details

Shift Differentials: Additional hourly shift premiums are available based on the scheduled shift and day of the week. First Shift: $2/hour weekends. Second Shift: $2/hour Monday–Friday and $3/hour weekends. Third Shift: $1/hour all days.