Pediatric Behavioral Specialist

About The Role

The Pediatric Behavioral Health Specialist (or Braver Coach) is responsible for implementing, observing, and documenting an exposure therapy treatment plan for children and adolescents with anxiety disorders at the outpatient level of care. The Braver Coach also contributes to ongoing assessment and re-formulation of the treatment plan. The Coach works under the direction of the Chief Clinical Officer and supervision of a treating psychologist.

The Braver Coach provides care at Braver offices, in community settings such as the home or school, and through video teleconference. The Coach will drive to community sites in her/his/their own vehicle (mileage reimbursed using standard national rate). Care is provided to individuals, families, and groups at the outpatient level of care.

Braver employees are expected to embrace Braver’s mission of helping anxious youth face their fears so that they can experience rich, meaningful lives. Braver values a collaborative, open, authentic approach to this work with patients, families and colleagues alike.

• Participates with supervising psychologists in the development and operationalization of the exposure therapy-based care plan for assigned patients
• Supervises assigned children in exposure-based activities on-site during individual and group outpatient therapy sessions as well as in the field during community-based sessions
• Identifies, reports, and works collaboratively with supervising psychologists to solve problems that arise in sessions
• Attends peer review, staff meetings, and staff training as assigned
• Maintains current Basic Life Support certification, and current OSHA, safety, and other applicable standards
• Maintains a safe driving record consistent with responsibility to travel for the delivery of care
• Actively participates in the patient care process under the direction of the Chief Clinical Officer and supervising psychologists; plays a central role in implementing exposure therapy with patients and their families
• Conducts on-site and community sessions with patients and parents
• Co-leads group therapy
• Provides psycho-education about exposure therapy to patients and parents
• Supports parents in delivery of effective exposure coaching behavior
• Completes medical record documentation before the end of each shift
• Actively participates in diagnostic conferences, treatment team, rounds, and hand-off reports, as assigned

• Baccalaureate degree
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process
• Available to work Noon-8:30 pm on weekdays
• Comprehensive on-the-job training in the exposure treatment approach will be provided
• Work experience in childcare or mental health treatment settings preferred
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccinations

Braver offers a generous benefits package including a 401k plan with company matching and immediate vesting, medical insurance with employer contributions, as well as a robust Paid Time Off (PTO) package.

$25/hour

Braver is an open and welcoming place to work, and we value diversity in all its forms. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.