Position: Direct Care Staff, Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS)

About DBTIMI
The DBT Institute of Michigan is looking for a Behavioral Health Specialist in the residential treatment division. The Behavioral Health Specialist performs the role of physical and emotional care giver within the residential facility to residents who are experiencing mental illness and/or other related disorders. This position is an integral part of a multidisciplinary team.

Position Description

• Provides a safe and secure environment for residents and staff in both individual and group settings.
• Collaborates in day-to-day planning/development of resident programming and implementation of programs.
• May, at times, assist persons served with personal care activities.
• Is responsible to actively participate in safety management, crisis intervention and prevention. This also may include monitoring, assessment, de-escalation, implementation of restrictive measures, and emergency psychiatric and medical care.
• Documents all progress notes, medication administration, and any other relevant information, reporting any immediate concerns according to residential policies and procedures.
• Responsible to monitor for and report to the designated staff any potential risk to person’s served safety that could lead to an adverse outcome.
• Occasionally required to work Saturday and Sunday and overnights.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Ability to provide cultural competent care with a wide range of individuals in a diverse community setting.
• Requires physical and emotional stamina to deal with physical, emotional, social, mental and spiritual needs of residents.
• The candidate may be required to have a valid Michigan driver’s license and ability to access DBT Institute of Michigan’s Transportation Vehicles for the performance of job duties.

Education/Experience and Other Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid Drivers License
• Recent Physical Exam
• Negative TB Test (within the last 12 months)
• Preferred six (6) months or more post high school education in behavioral sciences or similar experience.
• Preferred one to two (1-2) years of college education in an applicable program such as Nursing, Clinical Social Work/Therapy, Psychology, Education, etc.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel or crouch and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and distance vision.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits of Joining the DBTIMI Family

• Competitive hourly pay, full-time
• Generous sick and vacation time
• Employer matching IRA (up to 3%)
• DBTIMI sponsored health insurance, we will pay 30% of premium
• Our clinic highly values teamwork and work life balance

The DBT Institute of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, race, color, age, pregnancy, national origin disability or genetic information.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person