Behavioral Health Support Specialist

Job overview

The Behavioral Health Support Specialist works onsite in Spokane, WA, in a residential treatment setting. Pay is $22.09–$34.24 per hour. The Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations provides residential treatment for youth with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, grounded in cultural values and evidence-based practices. The specialist supervises and supports adolescents ages 13–18, helping maintain a safe, therapeutic environment through daily engagement, de-escalation, and crisis intervention. Collaboration and timely documentation support individualized care and consistent communication across clinical, PSSD, and medical teams.

What you'll do

• Provide direct supervision and active monitoring of adolescents
• observe behavior and emotional states and respond to safety concerns
• learn residents’ needs, triggers, and strengths
• engage using trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches
• facilitate conflict resolution, de-escalation, and crisis intervention
• build helping relationships
• model appropriate boundaries and behavior
• collaborate with clinical, PSSD, and medical teams
• document progress, behaviors, conflicts, and incidents
• maintain confidentiality under HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2
• report hazards and incidents
• and promote a culturally responsive environment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

behavioral health support specialist

spokane wa

healing lodge of the seven nations

full-time

onsite

youth residential treatment

ages 13–18

trauma-informed care

crisis intervention

de-escalation

hipaa

cpr/first aid certification

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• For full-time employees working 30+ hours per week: employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums after 60 days
• up to $6,000 annual health reimbursement
• employer-paid life and disability benefits after 90 days
• 22 days PTO, 12 paid holidays, and up to 8 sick days
• wellness week eligibility after one year
• 403(b) with up to 6% employer contribution after 12 months and 1,000 hours
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.

Why this role

Supports adolescents ages 13–18 in a residential treatment program; multiple shifts and on-call roles may be available. CPR/First Aid certification must be obtained within 90 days.

About the employer

Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.