PCT) DAY SHIFT

UHS•Franklin, TN

About The Position

At Rolling Hills, our mission is to offer compassionate, safe, effective behavioral healthcare treatment. We use solution-focused strategies and diligently strive for a safe and positive environment for patients, families, and employees. We never forget that we provide care and comfort to people in need. Rolling Hills Hospital (uhsinc.com) The Behavioral Health Specialist assists in the direct care and management of patients across all age ranges with medical and behavioral issues under the supervision of the LPN/RN as directed by the treatment team. The Behavioral Health Specialist assists with unit programming to facilitate the carryover of therapy issues, leisure activities, and activities of daily living within the functional ability of patients and with consideration for the patient’s level of growth and development. DAY SHIFT (7A-7P)

Requirements

Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
Proficiency speaking and writing the English language.
Current CPR certification (training provided)
Current Handle With Care (HWC) certification (training provided)

Nice To Haves

Prefer bachelor's degree or college courses in health care, mental health, recreational therapy, education, and human growth and development.
Prefer one year's experience as a nurse's aide, mental health aide, psych aide, or the equivalent in a rehabilitation, psychiatric, or similar setting.
Associate or Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Responsibilities

Assists in the direct care and management of patients across all age ranges with medical and behavioral issues under the supervision of the LPN/RN as directed by the treatment team.
Assists with unit programming to facilitate the carryover of therapy issues, leisure activities, and activities of daily living within the functional ability of patients and with consideration for the patient’s level of growth and development.