Behavioral Health Specialist Female Adolescent Residential Treatment Center 📍 San Antonio, TX 💰 Competitive Pay | About Nexus Neurorecovery Center Nexus Neurorecovery Center is a specialized residential treatment program dedicated to helping female adolescents navigate complex behavioral, emotional, and neurodevelopmental challenges in a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment. Our model emphasizes trauma-informed care, emotional regulation, accountability, and long-term recovery — because healing the whole person is what we do. This is not an entry-level role. We are seeking high-caliber professionals who want to make a meaningful impact while working alongside licensed clinicians, nursing, and medical leadership. Position Summary The Behavioral Health Specialist, also referred to as a Mental Health Technician (MHT), plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, therapeutic milieu while supporting female adolescent residents through daily structure, emotional regulation, and skill development. This role is ideal for individuals with a college background in behavioral sciences who are passionate about adolescent mental health and prepared to manage complex behaviors with professionalism, maturity, and empathy within a residential treatment setting. Key Responsibilities • Maintain a structured, therapeutic residential environment aligned with treatment goals • Support residents with emotional regulation, coping skills, and daily routines • Utilize trauma-informed care and de-escalation techniques during behavioral escalations • Model appropriate boundaries, communication, and behavior for adolescent residents • Actively collaborate with therapists, nursing staff, and leadership on treatment planning • Accurately document observations, behaviors, and incidents to support clinical decisions • Ensure resident safety, dignity, and compliance with all policies and regulations Qualifications Required / Strongly Preferred: • Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice, Education, or related field • Experience working with: • Adolescents • Residential treatment, behavioral health, RTC, inpatient psych, or similar settings • Strong emotional intelligence, maturity, and ability to remain calm under pressure • Excellent communication, documentation, and boundary-setting skills Preferred: • Experience in trauma-informed care, neurobehavioral programs, or female adolescent populations • Interest in pursuing a long-term career in behavioral health or clinical disciplines