Behavioral Health Specialist

UHS•West Allis, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Behavioral Health Specialist Opportunity - Granite Hills Hospital is a 120-bed behavioral health facility care facility located in West Allis, WI. We are dedicated to offering high-quality, patient centered behavioral healthcare for the greater Milwaukee community. Our new 120-bed facility features evidence-based treatment for adolescents, adults, and older adults. Website: https://granitehillshospital.com/ The Behavioral Health Specialist is a vital part of Granite Hills Hospital’s treatment team. This is a full time or part time position with an opportunity to work on the day (7am - 7pm) or night (7pm - 7am) shift. Our full time and part time positions require employees to work every other weekend and there is a competitive shift differential for the evening, night, and weekend shifts. Who You Are It’s the opportunity to make a difference that drives you. It's taking the time to really listen to a patient so you can do your best to help. It's the camaraderie among professionals who push you further than you ever thought you could go. You are physically and mentally fit and have what it takes to care for patients of all ages. You are as equally diligent and attentive during quiet times as you are a in a crisis situation. You are a highly empathetic individual with a high level of emotional and social intelligence. Your satisfaction comes from a patient’s noticeable progress or a sincere word of thanks from your patient's family. It's these experiences that solidify your dedication to helping others. As a Behavioral Health Specialist, you will: Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment Provide routine patient care as required in a psychiatric environment Document and communicate unusual or erratic changes in client behaviors Assist with patient groups and activities Work with culturally and generationally diverse populations to meet their individual needs Provide trauma informed and age-specific care Maintain therapeutic boundaries and utilize crisis intervention techniques

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required; CNA preferred; Associates degree or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
College student who has obtained or are pursuing their degree in behavioral health, psychology, nursing or human services are preferred
Nursing Students Strongly preferred
One (1) or more year(s) of experience preferred - Preferable experience includes: Experience working within an inpatient psychiatric hospital with children, adolescents and/or adults. Experience with utilizing crisis intervention verbal and physical techniques Experience conducting group therapy sessions, performing vital signs and documenting nursing progress notes.

Nice To Haves

CNA preferred
Associates degree or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
College student who has obtained or are pursuing their degree in behavioral health, psychology, nursing or human services are preferred
Nursing Students Strongly preferred
Experience working within an inpatient psychiatric hospital with children, adolescents and/or adults.
Experience with utilizing crisis intervention verbal and physical techniques
Experience conducting group therapy sessions, performing vital signs and documenting nursing progress notes.

Responsibilities

Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment
Provide routine patient care as required in a psychiatric environment
Document and communicate unusual or erratic changes in client behaviors
Assist with patient groups and activities
Work with culturally and generationally diverse populations to meet their individual needs
Provide trauma informed and age-specific care
Maintain therapeutic boundaries and utilize crisis intervention techniques