Behavioral Health Specialist - Southside Medical Center

About Us

Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body, and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence, and respect. Bon Secours seeks people committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Behavioral Health Specialist – Southside Medical Center

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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)

Licenses & 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) (preferred)
• Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) (preferred)
• Certified 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)

Experience

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

Range

• Minimum: $18.11
• Maximum: $27.17

What We Offer

• 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

Benefits

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.