Behavioral Health Specialist - Maryview Medical Center - Part Time

Job Summary

The Behavioral Health Specialist 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).

Essential Functions

• Ensures quality patient care
• Provides vital sign measurement
• Maintains patient hygiene
• Affords assistance with mobility
• Serves as a liaison between the patient and nurse to report changes and share pertinent information
• Provides accurate, precise, and 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

Education

• High School Diploma/GED (required)
• Bachelor’s Degree, related field (preferred)

Licensing & Certifications

• 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)
• Certified Nursing Aide (CNA)
• Certified Social Work Assistant (SWA)
• Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA)
• Counselor in Training (preferred)
• Human Services-Board Certified Practitioner (HS-BCP)
• American Association of Psychiatric Technicians (AAPT)

Experience

• 1 year of experience in a mental health or health care setting (preferred)

Range

• Minimum: $18.11
• Maximum: $27.17

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, 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