Job detail
Behavioral Health Specialist I
Brown Medicine
PART_TIME
Posted 4/2/2026
Location
East Providence, Rhode Island
Salary
$18 - $29 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The behavioral health specialist i is responsible for providing care and safety to children and adolescents as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team. This includes maintaining a therapeutic environment, participating in patient care planning, and documenting observations and interventions.
Requirements summary
A baccalaureate degree in a human service field is preferred, along with six months to one year of direct childcare work with emotionally impaired youth. Candidates must demonstrate an aptitude for learning role-Related skills and knowledge necessary for patient care.
bachelor degreeSafety ProceduresInterpersonal SkillsDocumentationCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationPatient CareChild DevelopmentCrisis ManagementTherapeutic EnvironmentDe-escalation TechniquesActivity CoordinationObservation SkillsPhysical ManagementBehavioral ManagementSupportive InteractionMilieu Therapy