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)