Job Description

Montage Health’s application process has changed effective 12/20/2019.
If you submitted an online application prior to 12/20/2019, you will be required to recreate your profile information if you want to apply to any new positions. You will no longer have access to your previously saved profiles and applications. Current employees applying for transfer into a posted position must also create a profile.

  • CHOMP has been voted the Best Place to Work in Monterey County for 10 straight years
  • Excellent Pay and Generous Benefits including a Pension and Continuing Education Reimbursement
  • Excellent Team Oriented Culture
  • Free Gym for Employees

Job Description:

Job description

Under supervision program manager of Ohana PHP, the Ohana behavioral specialist provides support with activities of daily living and milieu support for the adolescents in the Ohana Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Program. With guidance from program manager, senior therapists and program therapists, the behavioral specialist will learn to provide specialized care related to adolescent mental health.

Examples of duties:

Providing assistance in support and ensuring safety of adolescents Observation of adolescents and report verbally and in writing to the clinical staff the behavior and physical state of the clients. Participate in client activities and encourage client participation Serving as an effective role models to clients - encouraging the utilization of adaptive coping skills

Key skills the candidate must possess include 1) patience and the ability to stay calm in stressful situations, 2) excellent ability to communicate with team members, 3) good listening skills, 4) excellent observations skills and 5) the ability to work with people. Must have flexibility, good judgment, interest in helping others, compassion and humor.

Experience

  • At least 1 year experience working with adolescents in a structured setting (school, group home, etc.)
  • Knowledge of child development
  • Bilingual/bicultural is preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree in psychology, social work, child development or related field

Licensure

  • CPR/First Aid Certification
  • Other

Assigned Work Hours:

Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm/ varied

Position Type:

Regular

Application Instructions

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