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Penn Highlands Connellsville · Connellsville, PA

Behavioral Health Support Specialist ll, Extended Psychiatric Unit

TypeFull time
Experience1-2 yrs pref.
EducationHS diploma
PostedJun 19
✓You’ll need
Certifications
✓Certified Peer Specialist, Certified Recovery Specialist, Community Health Worker (CHW).
✓Healthcare Provider (CPR) certification and Comprehensive Crisis Management certification within 6 months of start date in department/position
Education
✓High School Diploma or equivalent required
Qualifications
✓Ability to demonstrate professional boundaries, calmness under stress, and relational engagement skills.
✓Completion of BHSS I role or equivalent entry level behavioral health experience required.
✓Position requires a valid PA Drivers License and MVR.
At least 1-2 years of experience in Behavioral Health, Human Services, Residential Care, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, or Recovery Oriented setting preferred.
+Benefits
Career Advancement OpportunitiesGenerous and Affordable Medical Benefit PackageFree ParkingMedical, Dental, and Vision offered the first month after start datePaid Time Off401k retirement plan with company match after vesting
516Penn Highlands Healthcare open roles
5behavioral health roles open at this facility
36 miConnellsville to Pittsburgh
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✓You’ll need
Certifications
✓Certified Peer Specialist, Certified Recovery Specialist, Community Health Worker (CHW).
✓Healthcare Provider (CPR) certification and Comprehensive Crisis Management certification within 6 months of start date in department/position
Education
✓High School Diploma or equivalent required
Qualifications
✓Ability to demonstrate professional boundaries, calmness under stress, and relational engagement skills.
✓Completion of BHSS I role or equivalent entry level behavioral health experience required.
✓Position requires a valid PA Drivers License and MVR.
At least 1-2 years of experience in Behavioral Health, Human Services, Residential Care, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, or Recovery Oriented setting preferred.
+Benefits
Career Advancement OpportunitiesGenerous and Affordable Medical Benefit PackageFree ParkingMedical, Dental, and Vision offered the first month after start datePaid Time Off401k retirement plan with company match after vestingShort Term disability coverageLife Insurance
516Penn Highlands Healthcare open roles
5behavioral health roles open at this facility
36 miConnellsville to Pittsburgh
Want the next behavioral health job in Pennsylvania by email?
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Full employer posting

The Behavioral Health Support Specialist II is a mid-level therapeutic and engagement focused role on the Extended Acute Care unit. BHSS II staff support residents in achieving treatment goals, enhancing daily living and independent living skills, participating in therapeutic programming and preparing for successful reintegration into the community. This position emphasizes relational engagement, psychoeducation, recovery coaching and expanded responsibility within the therapeutic milieu.

High School Diploma or equivalent required Ability to demonstrate professional boundaries, calmness under stress, and relational engagement skills. Completion of BHSS I role or equivalent entry level behavioral health experience required. Certified Peer Specialist, Certified Recovery Specialist, Community Health Worker (CHW).

At least 1-2 years of experience in Behavioral Health, Human Services, Residential Care, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, or Recovery Oriented setting preferred. Healthcare Provider (CPR) certification and Comprehensive Crisis Management certification within 6 months of start date in department/position Position requires a valid PA Drivers License and MVR. Strong trauma-informed relational engagement, consistently demonstrate emotional diffusion in a high stress environment WHAT WE OFFER: Career Advancement Opportunities Generous and Affordable Medical Benefit Package Free Parking

Medical, Dental, and Vision offered the first month after start date Paid Time Off 401k retirement plan with company match after vesting Short Term disability coverage Life Insurance Flex Spending Account Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About the role

The Behavioral Health Support Specialist II is a mid-level therapeutic and engagement focused role on the Extended Acute Care unit. BHSS II staff support residents in achieving treatment goals, enhancing daily living and independent living skills, participating in therapeutic programming and preparing for successful reintegration into the community.