Behavioral Health Specialist (PoolPRN)

What Youll Do:

TheBehavioral Health Specialist (BHS)manages andmaintainsthe safety oftheindividualsand staff. The BHS takes vitals andassistsindividualsin meetingtheir needs while on the unit byprovidingexceptional customer service.Documentsservicesprovided andsignificant interactions in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).

• Conducts security screening and inventories property of individuals upon admission to the facility.Provides orientation to the Observation Unit and Short-term Inpatient Unit.Educatesindividuals on their rights underDBHDSand DMASregulations grievance process provides expectations and explains rules and regulations.
• Maintainssafety of the unit.
• Intervenes with escalated individuals using therapeutic techniques for de-escalation and performs restraintsorseclusions(if applicable)when needed to ensure the individuals safety and the safety of others.Completes 1-to-1 onanindividualin seclusion or mechanical restraintsfor 15 minutes.
• Liftsmovesand transports individuals using proper body mechanicsor accident prevention.
• Assistsindividuals with activities of daily living to include eating bathing dressing toileting and transferring.
• Conducts and documents individuals vitals and reports all questionable results to theRN/Physicianattending the individual.Conducts and documents all BAL urine drug screens and urine pregnancy tests.
• Attends court ordered hearings when subpoenaedand be awitness on a petition and provide testimony at court ordered hearings.
• Documents all services and significant individual interactionsin the Electronic Health Record.
• Monitors and documentsindividualsevery 15 minutes.
• Responsible formaintainingand ensuringthe cleanliness of the facility and designated assigned unit.Performslight cleaning of interior center collects soiled linen and launders individuals clothingwhen needed.
• Performs all other duties asassigned.

What Youll Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year ofbehavioral health experience
• Must be able to perform Safe Clinch patient restraint techniques.
• The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated including showing proper documentation or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Companys exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment
• State of Virginia Fingerprint Clearance
• Must be able to pass Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (VA DBHDS) background check
• Must be able to pass Virginia Department of Social Services (VA DSS) Office of Background Investigations - Central Registry Search
• Must be able to obtain a Food Handlers Card for the State of Virginia (BHS/RSS positions)
• Physical Requirements
  • Safely perform physical interventions (e.g. standing pivoting reaching kneeling lowering to the floor and supporting another persons weight)
  • Lift push pull or carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally
  • Tolerate prolonged walking standing and observation in a fast-paced environment
  • Work with individuals who may exhibit agitation aggression or unpredictable behavior

It Would Be Great if You Had:

• Certified training (Safe Clinch CPR First Aid therapeutic options etc.)
• Completion of CNA or Patient Care Tech program
• Completion of BHT certification

What We Offer:

Full-time only:

• Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance including Medical Dental Vision Accident Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• CHS pays for Basic Life AD&D Short and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families
• Health Savings Accounts (with $1000 to $2000 employer contribution depending on plan)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
• 401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)
• Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays
• Companypaid parental leave available to eligible employees

All employees (Pool Part-time and Full-time):

• Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support work life solutions financial solutions legal assistance or online support
• After 90 days you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan

Connections Health Solutions is proud to be a Second Chance Employer.

Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.

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