Behavioral Health Specialist - Southside Medical Center - PRN
About the role
Bon Secours is a faith-based and patient-focused organization dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of all people through exceptional patient care. The Behavioral Health Specialist at Southside Medical Center plays a crucial role in providing direct patient care under the supervision of a designated healthcare professional.
Responsibilities
- Ensures quality patient care
- Measures vital signs
- Maintains patient hygiene
- Aids in patient mobility
- Serves as a liaison between patients and nurses
- Documents patient care accurately and promptly
- Completes patient rounding and 15-minute checks
- Supports unit-based specialty duties
- Collects and completes patient screenings
- Participates in ongoing education and in-service training
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Bachelor’s Degree, related field (preferred)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- 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)
- 1 year of experience in a mental health or healthcare setting (preferred)
Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- Bachelor’s Degree, related field (preferred)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- 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)
- 1 year of experience in a mental health or healthcare setting (preferred)
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of mental health disorders and treatment options
Benefits
As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you'll enjoy competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible). Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources, and discounts. Paid time off, parental leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders are also available. Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support are provided.
Pay
Minimum: $18.11
Maximum: $22.64
Schedule
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