Behavior Health Specialist
Salary$20 – $22/hr
LocationColumbus OP, 8001 Ravines Edge Court Columbus, OH 43235
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Experience1+ yrs
DepartmentSupport Staff - Columbus OP
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedSep 11, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live18h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
A minimum of 1 years of direct patient care experience in a mental/behavioral health setting
Valid driver’s license and authorized to drive
Current Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire
Current First Aid certification within 30 days of hire
A bachelor’s degree in a mental, behavioral, counseling, or behavioral sciences health-related field is strongly preferred
An associate’s degree may be considered if combined with equivalent experience in the mental or behavioral health field
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Short term disability
Long term disability
Life insurance
401(k)
401(k) matching
PTO
About the company
Our vision is a world of peaceful relationships with food, weight, and body image, where everyone with an eating disorder can experience recovery. We believe that exceptional, individualized care leads to lasting recovery from eating disorders. That’s why our teams are comprised of compassionate, dedicated professionals from a variety of backgrounds who collaborate to provide the very best evidence-based care for our clients at all levels of care.
About the role
Position Overview
The Behavioral Health Specialist supports the milieu by facilitating therapeutic skills and activity groups, providing therapeutic meal support at mealtimes and snacks, assisting clients in acquiring skills to manage their eating disorder, maintaining a recovery-oriented environment, and providing general support and assistance.
Schedule
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Full Time - Onsite, 0.8 FTE (32hrs/wk)
Responsibilities
How Behavioral Health Specialists Empower Recovery
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Facilitates therapy groups including skills groups (including CBT and DBT), self-monitoring groups, and experiential activity groups which may include art activities, music, journaling, mindfulness, relaxation, and movement.
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Participates in therapeutic supported meals and snacks.
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Provides milieu support.
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Contributes to the creation and maintenance of a recovery-oriented therapeutic environment.
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Participates in treatment team, mini team, therapy team, and/or case consultation meetings.
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Completes clinical documentation in compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
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Performs additional duties as assigned.
Compensation Disclosure:
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BHS: Starting hourly range between $20.00-22.00
Final Compensation offered will be within pay range based on qualifications/experience met for the position
Requirements
Qualifications
General Education Requirements
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A bachelor’s degree in a mental, behavioral, counseling, or behavioral sciences health-related field is strongly preferred.
OR
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An associate’s degree may be considered if combined with equivalent experience in the mental or behavioral health field.
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Regardless of degree, a minimum of 1 years of direct patient care experience in a mental/behavioral health setting is required.
Other Qualifications:
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Employees at Residential or Inpatient sites must have a valid driver’s license and be authorized to drive.
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Employees at Residential or Inpatient sites are required to have a current Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
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Employees at Residential or Inpatient sites are required to have a current First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
Competencies:
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Exhibits passion for our clients, values, and organization.
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Demonstrates excellent clinical customer service using therapeutic communication skills to build strong client relationships and improve outcomes.
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Participates in providing clinically competent care by self/staff/team through education, role modeling, teambuilding, clinical documentation, and quality monitoring.
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Uses leadership, team building, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills to build partnerships within and across system.
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Engages in self-evaluation process, seeking feedback regarding own practice, from clients, peers, professional colleagues, and others.
What we offer:
Employee Benefits: We understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits package. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing a range of plans to meet your needs.
For full-time employees, we offer:
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HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
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Dental insurance (Delta Dental)
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Vision insurance (EyeMed)
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Short-term and long-term disability insurance
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Company-paid life insurance
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401(k) plan available two months after start date
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Company 401(k) matching for up to 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your compensation
Paid time off is a crucial part of maintaining work and life balance. Our generous PTO plan accrues annually and begins with your first whole pay period. Eligible employees enjoy seven paid holidays and one floating holiday in addition to their regular PTO.
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