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Boys & Girls Village

Extended Day Treatment Behavior Specialist

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Bridgeport, CT (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/25/2026

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What they do

A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.

$38,529 / year median in Connecticut

+22% projected growth

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Job Description

LOCATION

Bridgeport, CT BGV is seeking a bachelor's Level Behavior Specialist for our Extended Day Treatment Program (EDT). Increased compensation for Bi-lingual Spanish speaking candidates

POSITION OVERVIEW

The EDT Behavior Specialist provides direct care, behavior management, therapeutic and recreational programming in a safe, orderly, and nurturing environment to meet the goals of client specific treatment plans. Provides required assistance and supports to facilitate the client's behavioral, emotional, and social development and learning, in accordance with an individualized treatment plan in a structured, intensive, therapeutic milieu setting and within the community, by working collaboratively through a multidisciplinary team. Co-leads groups and assists in supervising therapeutic milieu from a trauma informed framework Performs bus aide duties with transportation service incorporating treatment goals. Bachelor's degree in a behavioral health related specialty such as social work, counseling, human services or a related area; or associates degree; or high school diploma. 2 years of experience providing mental health services to children and/or adolescents. Valid Connecticut driver's license and good driving record is also required.

PURPOSE/FUNCTION OF THE PROGRAM

Extended Day Treatment (EDT) provides services to children who have returned or are returning home from out-of-home care and require a moderate level of treatment or are at imminent risk of placement due to mental health issues or emotional disturbances.

COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

Boys & Girls Village (BGV) takes pride in the supportive, team-oriented environment we offer to our employees.

FOR YOUR HEALTH & WELLBEING

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, i ncluding an option that is free to employees. Currently using United HealthCare Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Free annual flu shots Wellness workshops

FOR YOUR FUTURE

a 401K plan with employer contributions Company paid life and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability.

FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT A

tuition reimbursement program and free licensing supervision. Partnership with CT Non-Profit Alliance for 10%-20% tuition discounts at participating universities Training and development opportunities (Including CEU's) Career Growth Opportunities Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer

FOR WORK-LIFE BALANCE

Competitive salaries, with increased compensation for Bi-lingual in Spanish staff Generous benefit time, including vacation, sick, and personal time Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Free and confidential counseling for employee and family We are an equal opportunity employer.