Behavioral Health Specialist - Maryview Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Portsmouth, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Behavioral Health Specialist Maryview Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia Full Time, Nights (7PM - 7AM; rotating weekends and holidays required) Please note: One year of experience in a mental health or health care setting highly preferred! Job Summary: 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). Essential Functions: 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. 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 (required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) American Health Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a mental health or health care setting
• Bachelor’s Degree, related field
• State Tested Nursing Aide (STNA)
• Certified Nursing Aide (CNA)
• Registered Social Work Assistant (SWA)
• Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA)
• Counselor in Training
• 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
• 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, shot- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees