Behavioral Health Specialist - Chantilly, VA (Part Time Days.60)

About the position

Connections Health Solutions is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) to manage and maintain the safety of individuals and staff within our crisis response centers. The BHS will provide exceptional customer service, assist individuals in meeting their needs, and document services provided in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). This role involves conducting security screenings, educating individuals on their rights, intervening with escalated individuals using therapeutic techniques, and ensuring the cleanliness of the facility. The BHS will also monitor individuals regularly and assist with activities of daily living.

Responsibilities

• Conducts security screening and inventories property of individuals upon admission to the facility.
• Provides orientation to the Observation Unit and Short-term Inpatient Unit.
• Educates individuals on their rights under DBHDS and DMAS regulations, grievance process, provides expectations, and explains rules and regulations.
• Maintains safety of the unit.
• Intervenes with escalated individuals using therapeutic techniques for de-escalation and performs restraints or seclusions when needed.
• Completes 1-to-1 on an individual in seclusion or mechanical restraints for 15 minutes.
• Lifts, moves, and transports individuals using proper body mechanics or accident prevention.
• Assists individuals with activities of daily living to include eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, and transferring.
• Conducts and documents individual's vitals and reports all questionable results to the RN/Physician attending the individual.
• Conducts and documents all BAL, urine drug screens, and urine pregnancy tests.
• Attends court ordered hearings when subpoenaed and provides testimony at court ordered hearings.
• Documents all services and significant individual interactions in the Electronic Health Record.
• Monitors and documents individuals every 15 minutes.
• Responsible for maintaining and ensuring the cleanliness of the facility and designated assigned unit.
• Performs light cleaning of interior center, collects soiled linen, and launders individuals clothing when needed.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of behavioral health experience
• Must be fully vaccinated or exempt pursuant to the Company's exemption process prior to start date
• Must be able to obtain a State of Virginia Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Must be able to obtain a Food Handlers Card for the State of Virginia

Nice-to-haves

• Certified training (Safe Clinch, therapeutic options, etc.)
• Completion of CNA or Patient Care Tech program
• Completion of BHT certification

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families
• Health Savings Accounts with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care
• 401k company match after 6 months
• Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential support
• Online Subscription to Headspace for mindfulness and meditation