Job Description
Job Description Behavioral Health Specialist Why Join Wellspring Living?
Wellspring Living is an Atlanta-based Christian, faith-centered nonprofit committed to disrupting the cycle of human trafficking through the pillars of housing, healing, and education. We provide safe housing, trauma-informed care, educational opportunities, and life-changing support that empower survivors to heal, grow, and build thriving, independent futures.
At Wellspring Living, you'll join a mission-driven team that believes every survivor deserves safety, healing, and the opportunity to thrive. We invest in our employees through meaningful work, collaborative leadership, professional growth, and a culture rooted in compassion, excellence, and faith.
If you're ready to lead with purpose, inspire others, and make a lasting impact in the lives of youth, we'd love to hear from you.
Position Details
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Position: Behavioral Health Specialist
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Employment Type: Full-Time; Non-Exempt Hourly
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Department: Receiving Hope Center (RHC)
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Reports To: Behavioral Health Supervisor
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Location: Dallas, GA
Available Shifts:
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Sunday–Thursday, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
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Tuesday–Saturday, 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
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Tuesday–Saturday, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
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Sunday–Thursday, 11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
About the Role
The Behavioral Health Specialist provides hands-on, trauma-informed support to youth at Wellspring Living’s Receiving Hope Center. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, this role helps participants build healthy routines, coping skills, independence, and positive behaviors while creating a safe and supportive environment.
Through relationship-building, positive behavior support, and de-escalation strategies, the Specialist models healthy behaviors, helps participants navigate challenges as they work toward healing and growth, and supports the development of essential life skills.
Key ResponsibilitiesParticipant Supervision & Focus Area Leadership
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Provide direct supervision to participants and guidance for behavioral health technicians.
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Develop daily schedules, assign tasks, and ensure complete follow-through by the end of each shift.
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Follow all Receiving Center policies, procedures, and Participant Handbook guidelines (dress code, hygiene, medication administration, etc.).
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Report and record participant progress across various interventions.
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Take lead responsibility for writing or collecting staff statements regarding critical incidents occurring on assigned shifts.
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Provide leadership and expertise in at least one specialized focus area (e.g., Bilingual support, Nutrition/Meal Prep, Fitness, Medication oversight, Pro-social activities, Academic assistance, Facilities/compliance, or Therapeutic yoga).
Maintaining Program Structure & Daily Operations
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Lead skills-building groups and activities during non-school hours.
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Actively engage with participants in group or one-on-one settings to ensure center stability and minimize critical incidents.
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Complete 15-minute bed checks during sleeping hours, complete routine grocery shopping, meal planning, and meal preparation.
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Administer and document medication usage according to program protocols; administer random drug screens as needed.
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Maintain accurate, detailed daily documentation and Electronic Health Record (EHR) entries.
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Assist with facility security, including monitoring security cameras, conducting safety checks, performing routine cleaning, and participating in crisis de-escalation.
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Provide culturally competent care for trauma-impacted participants, serving all individuals without regard to race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, or spiritual beliefs.
QualificationsRequired
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Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work, education, or a related field.
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Minimum of 4 years of related experience in mental or behavioral health, specifically working with adolescents and families.
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Valid GA driver’s license maintained throughout employment.
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Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook) and Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs); ability to navigate EHR software.
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Current CPR (biennial) and First Aid (triennial) certifications from a licensed healthcare professional, or completion within the first 60 days of employment.
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Documentation of at least two professional references and one personal reference attesting to capability and suitability for working with children and vulnerable populations.
What Makes You Successful
We're looking for a Behavioral Health Specialist who demonstrates:
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Objective critical thinking, analysis, and evaluation during complex situations.
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Strong initiative, administrative organization, and effective time management across competing shift priorities.
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Clear communication and collaborative relationship management across staff, volunteers, residents, vendors, and partners.