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Penn Highlands Connellsville · Connellsville, PA

Behavioral Health Support Specialist lll, Extended Psychiatric Unit

TypeFull time
Experience1-2 yrs pref.
EducationBachelor's
PostedJun 16
✓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, Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field required unless employee is progressing through BHSS II track.
✓Completion of BHSS II role or Bachelor’s Degree required.
Qualifications
✓Ability to demonstrate professional boundaries, calmness under stress, and relational engagement skills.
✓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
Penn Highlands Connellsville
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, Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field required unless employee is progressing through BHSS II track.
✓Completion of BHSS II role or Bachelor’s Degree required.
Qualifications
✓Ability to demonstrate professional boundaries, calmness under stress, and relational engagement skills.
✓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
Penn Highlands Connellsville
516Penn Highlands Healthcare open roles
5behavioral health roles open at this facility
36 miConnellsville to Pittsburgh
All 516 Penn Highlands jobs
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The Behavioral Health Support Specialist III is an advanced level therapeutic professional on the EAC unit. This role provides leadership within the therapeutic milieu, mentors BHSS I and II staff, facilitates complex group and individual interventions, and ensures recovery-oriented, trauma informed care is consistently delivered. BHSS III staff serve as stabilizers of the milieu, promoting emotional regulation, skill development, community integration, and treatment engagement, while supporting professional growth of staff.

High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field required unless employee is progressing through BHSS II track. Ability to demonstrate professional boundaries, calmness under stress, and relational engagement skills. Completion of BHSS II role or Bachelor’s Degree 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 III is an advanced level therapeutic professional on the EAC unit. This role provides leadership within the therapeutic milieu, mentors BHSS I and II staff, facilitates complex group and individual interventions, and ensures recovery-oriented, trauma informed care is consistently delivered.