Behavioral Health Specialist in Fort Wayne, Indiana at Parkview Health

Parkview Behavioral Health Inpatient Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS)

Are you passionate about mental health and helping people through difficult moments in their lives? At Parkview Behavioral Health (PBH), Behavioral Health Specialists play an important role in supporting patients during crises, building therapeutic relationships, and helping individuals develop the skills needed for recovery.

PBH is located at 1720 Beacon Street and consists of four adult units totaling 55 beds and one youth unit with 34 beds. We provide acute inpatient care for patients experiencing behavioral health crises, with typical lengths of stay ranging from three to seven days.

Why Choose Parkview Behavioral Health?

At Parkview Behavioral Health, you'll gain hands-on behavioral health experience while developing skills in therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, patient advocacy, and multidisciplinary care. Whether you're looking to grow professionally or expand your impact in the mental health field, PBH offers a supportive environment where you can learn, contribute, and thrive.

Make a Difference Every Day

• Support patients through mental health challenges and life crises
• Facilitate skill-building and psychoeducational groups
• Help patients develop coping skills and work toward growth and recovery goals
• Create meaningful connections that support healing and growth

Grow Your Behavioral Health Experience

• Gain exposure to a variety of psychiatric diagnoses and treatment approaches
• Strengthen skills in therapeutic communication, de-escalation, and crisis intervention
• Learn about the inpatient behavioral health setting and continuum of care

Work Alongside a Dedicated Team

• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, social workers, and other behavioral health professionals
• Contribute to treatment planning, discharge planning, and community resource coordination
• Be part of a multidisciplinary team focused on whole-person care

Position Summary

The Behavioral Health Specialist provides direct patient care and support in an acute inpatient behavioral health setting. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe therapeutic environment, facilitating groups, monitoring and documenting patient behaviors, supporting crisis interventions, and assisting with treatment and discharge planning. This role works closely with the multidisciplinary team to help patients achieve positive outcomes and successfully transition to the next level of care.

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, human services, or related field.

Licensure/Certification

If assigned to drive company vehicle, a valid driver’s license is required. If assigned to drive personal vehicle, proof of insurance is required in addition to a valid driver’s license. CPR required within 60 days; and CPI required within 90 days.

Experience

1 year, will consider other relevant experience.

Other Qualifications

Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to lift 50 pounds, assist with 100 pounds.