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Behavioral Health Specialist (Full Time) (AM, PM and NOC Shift)

Aurora San Diego
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/22/2026

As a Behavioral Healthcare Specialist you will provide direct patient care to geriatric, adult, adolescent, or child patients with psychiatric disorders; to ensure the safety and well-being of these patients; to support the maintenance of therapeutic milieu.

*Pay Range: $23/hr. to $30/hr.

Available Shifts: Full Time: AM Shift (7:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.), PM Shift (3:00 P.M. to 11:30 P.M.), NOC Shift (11:00 P.M. to 7:30 A.M.)

Responsibilities:

  • Participate in input and follow through with regard to treatment planning
  • Observe and identify patient’s problems, needs and strengths, and suggest treatment plan modifications
  • Provide input on and implement patient discharge plans
  • Accompany and transport patients as assigned
  • Facilitate patient community meetings
  • Maintain patient unit and related documentation
  • Admit new patients to the unit, program and milieu
  • Maintain a safe, orderly, and therapeutic environment for patients
  • Assists patients with daily living activities consistent with treatment plans
  • Carry out administrative and clerical assignments to support patient care, and organizational operations

  • High School Diploma/GED
  • BLS (Basic Life Support ) Certification for Healthcare Providers - American Heart Association
  • 1 year Behavioral Healthcare experience HIGHLY preferred

  • 401K Retirement Plan
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Healthcare Spending Account & Dependent Care Spending Account
  • Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term, and Universal plans are also available.)
  • PTO Plan
  • Holiday Premium Pay
  • PTO Cash Out option
  • Sick Pay
  • Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • ID Theft Protection
  • Employee Appreciation Events
  • Employee Discount Opportunities

Salary : $23 - $30

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