Behavioral Health Specialist

About Us

Join Newport Healthcare:
Transform Lives Through Meaningful Work! Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in psychiatric healthcare? At Newport Healthcare, we are passionate about delivering exceptional mental health services to individuals in need. Our comprehensive approach covers the entire spectrum of care, creating a wealth of diverse roles for those who aspire to make a real impact. We believe in nurturing talent and fostering professional growth in a supportive environment.

Here, you won’t just find a job—you’ll discover a fulfilling career path in the mental health field.

• Create a safe and supportive space by offering consistent, compassionate care and supervision that ensures patients’ emotional and physical well‑being.
• Guide and encourage patients as they move through their day whether attending therapy, group activities, meals, or moments of transition.
• Lead or support experiential activities (e.g., mindfulness, recreation, group engagement) that promote healing and connection.
• Model calm, respectful behavior and healthy coping strategies in a way that builds trust and emotional safety.
• Document observations and interactions clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner to support treatment planning.
• Stay grounded and responsive during high‑stress or emotionally charged situations, helping restore calm through established strategies.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate professionally to support a connected, unified care environment.
• Uphold ethical standards and confidentiality, maintaining patient dignity and respect in all interactions.
• Participate in ongoing training and development provided to grow clinical understanding and ability to provide trauma‑informed, values‑based care.
• Safely transport patients to and from program sites and external appointments (e.g., doctors, labs) following all safety standards and protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, counseling, or sociology preferred.
• Prior work experience in other behavioral treatment settings, a plus.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be eligible for insurance coverage for driving the company’s vehicles.
• Must be minimum 21 years of age.

Must become CPI and CPR certified within the first 30 days.

Compensation for this role ranges from $19.50–$23.50 per hour depending on education and experience.

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Voluntary STD/LTD
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k)
• PTO/Sick

Join us in our mission to provide outstanding support and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we assist. If you bring a passion for delivering exceptional care and a proven ability to support therapeutic programs, we invite you to apply for the Behavioral Health Specialist position at Newport Healthcare. Your contributions can help shape the future of our services—apply today!

We are excited to hear about your interest in this opportunity! If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please feel free to contact Kailee Mott
, either via email at kail or by phone at 657‑778‑2280
. If you need further support, you are also welcome to reach out to our careers and management team at .

Newport Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Newport Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Newport Healthcare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability.

Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please email acco for assistance.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care