Behavioral Health Specialist

Job Title: Behavioral Health Attendant

Client: State of Indiana – Logansport State Hospital (LSH)

Location: Logansport, IN (Onsite)

Job Type: Contract
(Position is for 3-12.5 hour shifts per week, days, hours 6:30am to 7:30pm to include every other weekend and holiday rotations.)
- Candidate will be required to work with adult and geriatric population
- Candidate must be available for a 7/20/2026 or 8/17/2026 start date. (Preference is 7/20/2026 orientation).

Work Schedule: Full-Time

Interview: In-Person/Webcam (As Applicable)

JOB DESCRIPTION -

Short Description :
Behavioral Health Attendant - LSH is a state-operated inpatient psychiatric hospital for adults with mental illness. Using an interdisciplinary approach and evidence-based programming, we promote recovery and return of the individual to the community.

Complete Description :
A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Ensure security of residents and maintain orderliness which occasionally requires restraining unruly, dangerous residents.
• Escort residents to and from various activity and therapy areas within building and off grounds for medical, dental, or legal needs ensuring maximum security.
• Assist in the implementation of resident's treatment plan.
• Monitor patients during meals, classroom time, bathroom time, and in general areas.
• Observe, report, and record the condition and behavior of residents.
• Demonstrate therapeutic interventions using the principles of de-escalation, re-direction, and approved techniques for prevention and management of behavior.
• Assist residents in cleaning and caring for their living areas, clothing, and supplies.
• Secure doors, search visitors, operate radio system, issue keys, and escort visitors to various areas of the unit.
• Conduct searches of patient's rooms, searching for possible contraband, and ensure the safety of each patient.
• Provide motivational techniques, counsel, teach, and demonstrate daily living skills as prescribed in the individual treatment plan.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of clients' training needs to meet treatment plan objectives for transitional living.
• Advise clients regarding appropriate social behavior.
• Provide a safe environment for the client that will be conducive to learning and promote self-esteem and self-sufficiency.
• Coordinate client activities under the direction of a professional by adapting prescribed treatment plans to individual client needs.
• Develop clients' community living skills through activities such as daily living skills exercises (grocery shopping, accessing public transportation, locating community providers, etc.).
• Maintain clients' money and distribute it as appropriate to individual treatment programs (e.g., to teach budgeting skills).
• Assist in carrying out occupational therapy/recreational therapy programs to maximize an individual's capacity for independent living.
• Perform routine clerical functions, including scheduling, ordering supplies, filing progress notes, and answering ward/unit telephone.
• Obtain drugs from the pharmacy and administer and chart medicine under a Registered Nurse's direction.
• Assist in managing the aggressive behavior of clients.
• Perform basic first aid in case of patient injury, such as applying antiseptic, bandages or utilizing CPR techniques and Heimlich maneuver as necessary.
• Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (High School Equivalency).

Highly Desired Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Indiana Medical Aide Certification.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) or equivalent de-escalation certification.
• Prior experience working in:
• Behavioral Health
• Psychiatric or Mental Health Facilities
• Residential Treatment Centers
• Correctional or Correctional-Adjacent Settings

Preferred Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to de-escalate challenging situations and respond calmly during crises.
• Excellent observation, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach with a commitment to providing quality behavioral healthcare.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality.
• Experience performing basic clerical duties, including:
• Scheduling appointments
• Filing progress notes
• Ordering supplies
• Answering and managing phone calls

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $23