Behavioral Health Specialist, Burnet SRU

Job Description

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)

Expected Starting Salary Range: $21.00 - $24.05

Location/Unit: Burnet Campus - Specialty Resource Unit

Shift/Hours/FTE: Nights - 24 hrs weekly - 0.6 FTE

Benefits Eligibility: FPart-Time Benefits Eligible

Behavioral Health Specialist - A Day in the Life

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.

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

• Embracing relationship-based care while engaging with patients and families
• Working in a milieu setting for the management of patients and families to provide direct care in collaboration with the inter-disciplinary team and to bring the best care to the patient
• A state-of-the-art mental health facility that opened in October 2023!
• Implementing individualized patient care plans, which may include completing behavioral assessments
• Leading and co-leading Psychiatric Educational groups ensuring therapeutic outcomes

Market Leading Benefits Including:

• Shift Differential
• Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here: https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/careers/benefits
• Employer sponsored retirement plan and optional 403(b) supplemental plan
• Tuition assistance for continuing education
• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
• Referral bonus program for current staff!
• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQIA 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

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

• Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type

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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