Behavioral Health Specialist, BMCP at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio

Job Description:

Job Description



At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.



Cincinnati Children's is:

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10
  best children's hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years


• Second Among All Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding


• Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025) ,
  America's Best Employers for New Grads (2024)


• One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune


• Consistently certified as great place to work
  


• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
  


• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
  

*Must obtain RBT license within 3 months of hire*




Expected Starting Salary Range: $21.00 - $24.05



Location/Unit: College Hill - BMCP, SBIT (Outpatient)



Shift/Hours/FTE: Day - 40 hrs weekly - 1.0 FTE



Benefits Eligibility: Full-Time Benefits Eligible


Behavioral Health Specialist - A Day in the Life



Working as a Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, you will enjoy:

• Leading and co-leading group programming to support therapeutic outcomes.


• Implementing a token economy to reinforce positive behaviors, promote skill-building, and support progress toward discharge goals.


• Providing direct patient care in a team-based setting and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes.


• Implementing individualized patient care plans and documenting behavioral observations.


• Establishing a safe, stable, and nurturing environment for youth in crisis.


• A state-of-the-art mental health facility that opened in October 2023!
  

Job Responsibilities

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  This team member will work in our newly created Severe Behavior Intensive Treatment program at our newly built College Hill location. This is a three-hour outpatient program for children that lasts 6-12 weeks running a morning and afternoon session each day. A psychologist will lead the clinical aspects of the program. This program will be staffed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Registered Behavior Technicians/Behavioral Health Specialists, and a Clinical Assistant.


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  Milieu Management: Create a safe, stable, and nurturing environment that fosters support and consistency. Support patients with a variety of severe psychological difficulties, including disruptive/aggressive behavior, self-harm, intellectual disability and neurodevelopmental disorders who often have histories including significant psychosocial stressors and trauma. Proactively prevent and respond to crises using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) strategies, including verbal de-escalation and physical interventions when necessary due to imminent risk. Lead and intervene in behavioral crises, apply appropriate strategies based on the Stress Model of Crisis and individualized treatment plans. Follow policies and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.


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  Plan of Care: Implement individualized care plans, including behavioral interventions and support for activities of daily living (bathing, feeding, toileting). Provide care primarily in group settings, with individualized programming as needed per treatment team recommendations.


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  Therapeutic Relationships: Build rapport while maintaining professional boundaries. Recognize trauma impacts and use developmentally appropriate therapeutic communication. Contribute to team planning and patient-centered care discussions.


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  Documentation: Complete accurate and timely documentation. Summarize what happens before and after target behaviors. Actively participate in team meetings, daily huddles and data collection.

Qualifications

• 
  Required: High school diploma or equivalent AND 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline OR


• 
  Preferred: Bachelor's degree in a related field (experience not required but preferred)

Market Leading Benefits Including*:

• Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.
  
  


• Competitive retirement plans
  
  


• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
  
  


• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
  
  


• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs
  
  


• Referral bonus program for current staff!
  
  


• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
  
  


• Physical and mental health wellness programs
  
  


• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
  
  

*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type



Primary Location

College Hill Campus



Schedule

Full time



Shift

Day (United States of America)



Department

Behavioral Med-Clin Psychology



Employee Status

Regular



FTE

1



Weekly Hours

40



*Expected Starting Pay Range


*Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status$20.02 - $24.40


Comprehensive job description provided upon request.


Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability Apply Now