Behavioral Health Specialist (AM Shift Available)

Aurora San Diego • San Diego, CA

145d • $21 - $30

About The Position

As a Behavioral Healthcare Specialist, you will provide direct patient care to geriatric, adult, adolescent, or child patients with psychiatric disorders. Your role is crucial in ensuring the safety and well-being of these patients while supporting the maintenance of a therapeutic milieu. You will be involved in various aspects of patient care, treatment planning, and documentation, contributing to a positive and safe environment for all patients.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 1 year Behavioral Healthcare experience HIGHLY preferred
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification for Healthcare Providers following the American Heart Association guidelines

Responsibilities

• Participate in input and follow through with regard to treatment planning
• Observe and identify patient’s problems, needs and strengths, and suggest treatment plan modifications
• Provide input on and implement patient discharge plans
• Accompany and transport patients as assigned
• Facilitate patient community meetings
• Maintain patient unit and related documentation
• Admit new patients to the unit, program and milieu
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and therapeutic environment for patients
• Assist patients with daily living activities consistent with treatment plans
• Carry out administrative and clerical assignments to support patient care, and organizational operations

Benefits

• 401K Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Healthcare Spending Account & Dependent Care Spending Account
• Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term, and Universal plans are also available)
• PTO Plan
• Holiday Premium Pay
• PTO Cash Out option
• Sick Pay
• Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• ID Theft Protection
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Employee Discount Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees