Behavioral Health Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of behavioral health or relevant experience/competency for the job.
• Registered Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC) certification, or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to perform Safe Clinch patient restraint techniques.
• Must meet the company’s mandatory vaccination policy, including providing documentation of full vaccination or qualifying for an exemption before the start date.
• Complete required credentialing within the required time period, including obtaining a National Provider Identifier (NPI), Medallion enrollment, Medicare enrollment, and other credentials required for the role.
• Must be able to obtain a Washington State Food Handler's Card.
• Ability to safely perform physical interventions, including standing, pivoting, reaching, kneeling, lowering to the floor, and supporting another person’s weight.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to tolerate prolonged walking, standing, and observation in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with individuals who may exhibit agitation, aggression, or unpredictable behavior.

Nice To Haves

• Certified training such as Safe Clinch or therapeutic options.
• Completion of a CNA or Patient Care Tech program.
• Completion of BHT certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the safety of individuals and staff.
• Take vital signs and assist individuals with their needs while on the unit, providing exceptional customer service.
• Document services provided and significant interactions in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Conduct security screenings and inventory individuals’ property upon admission.
• Orient individuals to the Observation Unit and Short-term Inpatient Unit, and explain their rights, grievance process, expectations, rules, and regulations.
• Maintain unit safety and use therapeutic techniques to de-escalate escalated individuals; perform restraints or seclusions when applicable and needed to ensure safety.
• Complete 1-to-1 observation for 15 minutes for individuals in seclusion or mechanical restraints.
• Lift, move, and transport individuals using proper body mechanics or accident-prevention practices.
• Assist individuals with activities of daily living, including eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, and transferring.
• Conduct and document vital signs and report questionable results to the attending RN or physician.
• Conduct and document blood alcohol level (BAL) tests, urine drug screens, and urine pregnancy tests.
• Attend court-ordered hearings when subpoenaed, serve as a witness on a petition, and provide testimony at hearings.
• Monitor and document individuals every 15 minutes.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the facility and assigned unit, perform light interior cleaning, collect soiled linen, and launder individuals’ clothing when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full-time employees and their families are offered medical, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Company-paid basic life insurance, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability for full-time employees.
• Voluntary life insurance option for employees and their families.
• Health Savings Accounts with a $1,000–$2,000 employer contribution depending on plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care.
• 401(k) company match after six months: 50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation.
• PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays for full-time employees.
• Company-paid parental leave available to eligible full-time employees.
• Employee Assistance Program for all employees, including pool, part-time, and full-time staff, offering confidential emotional support, work-life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support.
• Automatic enrollment in the 401(k) plan after 90 days for all employees.
• Additional hourly shift differentials: $2/hour Monday–Thursday nights, $3/hour Friday–Sunday nights, and $2/hour Saturday–Sunday days.