Behavioral Health Specialist PRN - St. Mary's Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Richmond, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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). This role ensures quality patient care by providing vital sign measurement, maintaining patient hygiene, assisting with mobility, and supporting unit-based specialty duties. The specialist acts as a liaison between the patient and nurse to report changes and share pertinent information, and provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care. Responsibilities also include completing patient rounding, 15-minute patient checks, and patient safety companion services as assigned, as well as collecting patient data and completing patient screenings. Participation in continued education and in-service training is also expected. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year of experience in a mental health or health care setting (preferred)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree, related field
• 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)
• Registered Social Work Assistant (SWA)
• Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA)
• Counselor in Training (CIT)
• Human Services-Board Certified Practitioner (HS-BCP)
• American Association of Psychiatric Technicians (AAPT)

Responsibilities

• Ensures quality patient care, provides vital sign measurement, maintains patient hygiene, assists with mobility, and supports unit-based specialty duties.
• Acts as liaison between the patient and nurse to report changes and share pertinent information.
• Provides accurate, precise, 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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED