BEHAVIORAL SPEC II (FT and PT Available)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Behavioral Specialist II
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Department: Behavioral Medicine
Reports To: Program Director
Schedule:
Part-Time: 16 hours/week (Saturday & Sunday, every other weekend)
Full-Time: 40 hours/week, every other weekend required
Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

About Us
The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is a leading provider of inpatient and outpatient psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment in Philadelphia. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, evidence-based behavioral health services that empower individuals on their path to recovery.

Our services include:

• Substance Use Disorder Services

• Inpatient Psychiatric Care

• Outpatient Drug & Alcohol Treatment

Position Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Behavioral Specialist II to join our Behavioral Medicine team. In this role, you’ll provide direct support, advocacy, and case management services to clients navigating recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration into the community. You’ll also serve as a vital part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments and intake interviews

• Provide individual counseling and crisis intervention

• Facilitate group therapy and psychoeducation sessions

• Support clients with vocational training, housing, financial benefits, and legal advocacy

• Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records (EHR)

• Collaborate with case managers, social service providers, and community partners

• Attend multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical case reviews

• Mentor junior staff and case managers as needed

• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and behavioral health regulations

Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s degree in human services, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Education, Political Science, or a related field

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years in mental health, substance use treatment, or related criminal justice work

• Case management or behavioral health intervention experience preferred

Certifications:

• Licensure (LPC, LSW, etc.) strongly preferred

• Must be a member of at least one professional organization

Other Requirements:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

• Proficiency in CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed therapy

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Strong documentation and EHR proficiency

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/M/F/D/V)