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Behavioral Support Specialist

  • Lasting Hope Recovery Center
  • Omaha, Nebraska
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About Us

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 138 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

Our Mission

As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.

The posted compensation range of $17.67 - $24.96 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job ID
2026-456883
Employment Type
Full Time
Department
Behavioral Health
Hours/Pay Period
72
Weekly Schedule
630AM-7PM; every third weekend; rotating holidays
Shift
Day
Remote
No
Category
Mental Health

Job Summary and Responsibilities
  1. Be a Pillar of Safety and Support: Provide appropriate emergency care and maintain a secure environment, acting as a crucial resource in critical situations for patient and staff safety.
  2. Champion Trauma-Informed Care: Offer compassionate supervision and support to patients, applying trauma-informed principles even in challenging situations such as physical restraints or seclusion.
  3. Connect and Communicate Effectively: Engage with patients in a multicultural context, using both verbal and written techniques to build trust, foster understanding, and facilitate recovery.
  4. Collaborate and Grow: Actively participate in staff meetings, quality assurance activities, safety programs, program development, and continuous training to maintain strong communication and harmonious relationships across departments.
  5. Master De-escalation Techniques: Utilize HSS techniques for effective aggression management, striving to avoid and reduce the use of restraints and seclusion. Apply HSS for positive interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and critical thinking, all within a trauma-informed framework to promote individual development.
  6. Provide Insightful Documentation: Document objective observations of patient behaviors, program involvement, social interactions, and mental status, contributing valuable insights to personalized care plans.
  7. Excel in Your Role: Consistently carry out assigned tasks within your scope of training, demonstrating professionalism, timeliness, and adherence to professional dress (Ceil blue scrubs).
  8. Mentor and Lead: Serve as a mentor and resource for staff, including precepting new Behavioral Support Specialists. Collaborate with therapists and nurses to manage daily tasks and optimize the therapeutic environment, ensuring seamless patient care.
  9. Foster a Positive Culture: Demonstrate exceptional teamwork, contributing to new programming curricula, fostering a positive workplace culture, and consistently upholding our company's core values.
  10. Empower Patient Growth: Support patients in meeting their goals by providing professional support and constructive interactions to promote emotional stability and increase skills to cope with and adapt to challenges.
  11. Facilitate Therapeutic Engagement: Assist in ensuring that the therapeutic group schedule is followed by working with the team to supervise the milieu and encourage active patient participation.

We are offering up to a $1,500 Sign-On Bonus to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Schedule: 8AM-830PM (three days a week), every third weekend, rotating holidays


Job Requirements
  • Education & Certification:
    • Bachelor's Degree OR Mental Health Tech Certification from either American Medical Certification Association or National Career Certification Board.
  • Age Requirement: Must be 21 years or older.
  • Essential Certifications (Required upon hire):
    • BLS or BLS instructor certification.
  • Commitment to Growth (Obtain within six (6) months of employment):
    • HHS Certification
    • Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting – APS- IA & NE
    • First Aid
Where You'll Work

We are a 64-bed adult psychiatric facility dedicated to providing a serene and supportive environment for healing. Here, every patient enjoys private accommodations, fostering a sense of dignity and tranquility essential for recovery. Our patients find comfort knowing they are supported by a team of caring professionals who are deeply committed to their well-being.

At Lasting Hope, we understand that mental illness and substance abuse often go hand-in-hand. That's why we offer a comprehensive range of treatment and prevention services tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals facing both challenges. Our approach is built on personal strengths and robust support systems, empowering patients to heal and grow. We cultivate an environment where patients can solve problems, try out new behaviors, and embrace their uniqueness in a supportive, trauma-informed care setting.

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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