Behavioral Health Specialist

Role Overview

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, and within policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH)
• Ensures quality patient care, provides vital sign measurement, maintains patient hygiene, assists with mobility, and supports unit-based specialty duties
• Acts as liaison between the patient and nurse to report changes and share pertinent information
• Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care
• Completes patient rounding, 15-minute patient checks, and patient safety companion services as assigned
• Collects patient data and completes patient screenings as applicable
• Participates in continued education and in-service training

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED (required)
• Bachelor’s Degree, related field (preferred)
• 1 year of experience in a mental health or health care setting (preferred)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) American Health Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
• State Tested Nursing Aide (STNA) (preferred)
• Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) (preferred)
• Registered Social Work Assistant (SWA) (preferred)
• Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) (preferred)
• Counselor in Training (preferred)
• Human Services-Board Certified Practitioner (HS
• BCP) (preferred)
• American Association of Psychiatric Technicians (AAPT) (preferred)

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short
• and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support