BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST (BHS/MHS/BHT/PCT) DAY SHIFT

UHS • Franklin, TN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
• Shift Differential for Week Nights ($2); Weekend Nights ($4)
• Full Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision) after 31 days
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) with company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED