Behavioral Health Specialist
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Job Location:
Kilmarnock, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
24Work Shift:
Days/Evenings (United States of America)Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Behavioral Health Specialist provides direct patient care under the guidance of a designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal state and local regulations and within policies procedures and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health.
Essential Job Functions
Provides basic patient care to include but not limited to care and comfort vital sign measurement personal care and hygiene and assists with mobility including unit-based specialty duties.
Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and/or concerns.
Provides high-level customer service to all patients patients family visitors and employees.
Provides accurate precise timely documentation when applicable for patient care.
Participates in hand-off/report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving.
Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated.
Completes patient rounding and 15-minute patient checks as assigned.
Provides 1:1 patient safety companion service as needed.
May collect patient data within scope of role
May complete patient screenings as applicable
May facilitate groups within scope (community current events etc.) treatment teams and participate in family meetings.
Successfully participates to complete BSMH and departmental specific training as
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.
Licensing/Certification
BLS Basic Life Support American Health Association (preferred upon hire must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
State Tested Nursing Aide (STNA) (preferred)
Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) (preferred)
Registered Social Work Assistant (SWA) (preferred)
Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) (preferred)
Counselor in Training (preferred)
Human Services-Board Certified Practitioner (HS- BCP) (preferred)
American Association of Psychiatric Technicians (AAPT) (preferred)
Education
High School Diploma/GED (required)
Bachelors related field (preferred)
Work Experience
1 year of experience in a mental health or health care setting (preferred)
Training
None
Skills
Critical thinking
Conflict resolution
Patient and family engagement and relationship building skills
Teamwork
Active listening
Monitoring patients condition
Communication with nursing and physicians regarding any patient changes and/or concerns
Timely and concise patient documentation
Patient confidentiality
Attention to detail
Deescalating patients
Understanding patient event codes and role during a code.
Physical restraint and deescalating skills
Crisis Intervention
Facilitating group training & treatment team meetings
Supporting family meetings
Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.
What we offer
- 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.
Department:
Adult Behavioral Health Unit - RappahannockIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Required Experience:
IC
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