Behavioral Support Specialist

At Bowen Health, our mission is to strengthen our communities and to improve the health and well-being of those we are privileged to serve. We believe in providing a safe and supportive environment where our patients can embrace health and healing while they build a brighter future. If you're passionate about mental health and want to be part of a caring team, this opportunity is for you!

About Transitional Living: At our Transitional Living Facilities, we're dedicated to providing intensive care to adult individuals with Serious Mental Illnesses (SMIs). Behavioral support specialists provide supervision and assisted care to an adult population with SMIs in a 24-hour setting to foster skill building and increased independence. This requires a specialized skill set including empathy, patience, self-care, and resilience. The position may include meal preparation, transporting patients to services, and providing a safe environment for patients. The position schedule varies and is determined by the administrative supervisor.

Why Choose Bowen

• Diversity & Inclusion: At Bowen, diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords; they are at the core of who we are. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates and employees, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or background. We actively seek to build a team that reflects the rich tapestry of the world we live in. We value diverse perspectives and believe embracing differences strengthens our organization, making us more innovative, adaptable, and resilient.
• Community Impact: Each person’s healing is essential for the health of our community. As a Behavioral Support Specialist at Bowen Health, you will support patients with a high level of need in building the essential skills required to improve and reclaim their lives.
• Integrated Healthcare Model: Be part of our integrated approach to healthcare, where we treat the whole person to ensure holistic wellness.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Passion for Service: You bring a positive attitude and strong customer service skills to every interaction.
• Team Player: You excel at working collaboratively while also having the ability to take initiative when needed.
• Organization and Adaptability: You're highly organized, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and can adapt to stressful and changing situations.
• Technical Skills: You have a solid foundation in computer skills, which will be essential for documenting services provided in this role.
• Empathy and Patience: You are patient, nonjudgmental, and emotionally mature, ensuring that you provide the best care for our patients.
• Self-Care: You are able to take care of yourself in order to provide the highest quality of services to our patients.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Case Management: Providing case management and skill-building services to patients.
• Documentation: Writing detailed, collaborative, and timely notes to document patient services in their medical record.
• Daily Support: Assisting patients with identified daily needs, including meal preparation, nutritional guidance, and food safety.
• Patient Transportation: Safely transporting patients to their designated destinations.
• Safety: Ensuring patient safety and utilizing approved de-escalation techniques when needed.
  
  

Qualifications

• Education & Experience:
• Associate degree or
• 60 undergraduate credit hours or
• High school diploma or GED accepted with a minimum of 5 years of prior experience, or
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Qualified Medication Aide (QMA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Certified Health Worker (CHW) certification.
• Valid driver’s license and active liability insurance.
• Satisfactory results from a criminal background check.
• Must be a minimum 21 years of age.
  

If you're ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need and meet our qualifications, we encourage you to apply today! Join us in our mission to create a brighter future for individuals on their total health journey.

As an agency that works with a vulnerable demographic of individuals, we require extensive pre-employment background checks that aide in fulfilling our mission to protect our patients, keeping them safe from abuse and harm, by hiring quality and trustworthy staff.

• >As a State-Of-the-Art Healthcare Organization and a Federal Contractor Agency – we require all individuals who join Team Bowen to receive a flu shot and TB test to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. There are options for exemption applications, but approval is not always guaranteed.
  
  

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that champions diversity and ensures fairness for all. Our policy ensures that every employee and applicant is provided with equal employment opportunities, free from discrimination and harassment. We stand firm against bias based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This commitment extends across all facets of employment, encompassing recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.