Behavioral Health Specialist UPC Pool/PRN

Connections - Phoenix, AZ

Full-time - Entry Level

Phoenix, AZ

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

Connections Health Solutions is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) to manage and maintain the safety of individuals and staff in a crisis response setting. 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 patients on their rights, intervening with escalated individuals, and assisting with activities of daily living. The BHS will also be responsible for maintaining cleanliness in the facility and performing other assigned duties.

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 patients on their rights under ADHS regulations, grievance process, provides expectations, and explains rules and regulations.
• Intervenes with escalated individuals using therapeutic techniques for de-escalation and performs restraints/seclusions when needed.
• Completes 1-to-1 on a patient in seclusion or mechanical restraints Q15.
• Lifts, moves, and transports individuals using proper body mechanics or lifting devices.
• Assists individuals with activities of daily living including eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, and transferring.
• Conducts and documents individual's vitals and reports questionable results to the RN/Physician.
• Conducts and documents all BAL, urine drug screens, and urine pregnancy tests.
• Attends court ordered hearings when subpoenaed and provides testimony.
• Documents all services and significant individual interactions in the Electronic Health Record.
• Monitors and documents patients Q15.
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the facility and assigned unit.
• Performs light cleaning of the interior center and launders individuals' clothing when needed.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of behavioral health experience.
• Must be able to perform Safe Clinch patient restraint techniques.
• Must be fully vaccinated or exempt pursuant to the Company's exemption process.

Nice-to-haves

• Certified training (Safe Clinch, CPR First Aid, 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.
• Company 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 (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.