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Behavioral Health Specialist

Wellspring Living

Organization Size: 51-199 employees
Industry: Mental Health Service Providers
Dallas, GA
Position Open On 10/21/2025
Website:
Contact Name: Share'ce Morton
Contact Number: +13055638603
Contact Email: [email protected]

Behavioral Health Specialist

Wellspring Living

Organization Size: 51-199 employees
Industry: Mental Health Service Providers
Dallas, GA
Position Open On 10/21/2025
Website:
Contact Name: Share'ce Morton
Contact Number: +13055638603
Contact Email: [email protected]

About the Job

Job Category: Behavioral Services

Organization Type: Non-Profit, Faith-Based, 100+ Employees
Position Type: Full-Time; Non-Exempt Hourly
Department: Receiving Hope Center
Reports to: Behavioral Health Supervisor
Direct Reports: None
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. OR Sunday through Thursday, from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Receiving Hope Center (RHC)

Position Summary: The Behavioral Health Specialist practices healthy boundaries to assist participants with activities of daily living and self-care at the Receiving Hope Center (RHC). This role collaborates with and supports RHC team members across multidisciplinary focus areas, working directly with participants to help implement the treatment plan as prescribed. In order to improve participant skills, the specialist provides a supportive environment by modeling and encouraging positive behaviors and discouraging or de-escalating negative behaviors.

Responsibilities

Participant Supervision Provide direct supervision to participants and guidance for behavioral health technicians. Develop a daily schedule, assign tasks, and ensure follow-through by the end of the shift. Follow all Receiving Center policies and procedures, as well as what is outlined in the Participant Handbook (dress code, procedures for hygiene, medicine administration, etc.). Report and record participant progress with various interventions. Take lead responsibility for writing statements (or collecting staff statements) regarding any critical incidents that occur on assigned shifts. Provide leadership and expertise in at least one of the following areas: Bilingual Nutrition, meal planning, meal preparation – ServSafe Certified Fitness Medication logs, training, and adherence to policies and procedures Pro-social activities Academic Assistance Facilities and compliance Therapeutic yoga Maintaining Program Structure Lead skills-building groups and activities during non-school hours. Model behavior management and de-escalation skills to participants and staff on shift. Actively engage with participants in a group or one-on-one setting to ensure stability in the center and decrease the likelihood of critical incidents. Follow the schedule laid out in the program. Complete 15-minute bed checks for participants during sleeping hours. Complete grocery shopping, meal planning, and meal preparation for participants. Administer and document the medication use of participants. May administer random drug screens. Ensure adherence to program guidelines. Provide safety checks. Complete accurate and detailed documentation daily. Assist with security and security support as needed, including responsibilities such as monitoring security cameras and performing routine cleaning. Provide care to program participants without regard to race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, religious or spiritual beliefs. Provide culturally competent care for participants who have a history of trauma.

Qualifications & Skills

Professional Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work, education, or a related field. Minimum four years of related experience, such as mental or behavioral health experience with adolescents and families. Strong administrative and organizational skills with computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word and Outlook) and Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Docs). Analysis, evaluation, and objective critical thinking. Initiative for effective administration and organization. Efficiency and time management across multiple priorities. Communication and Collaboration. Discretion and confidentiality for sensitive or restricted information. Relationship management across Wellspring Living staff, volunteers, residents, vendors, and partners.

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