Behavioral Health Specialist - Maryview Medical Center

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days/Nights (United States of America)

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. 

  

Behavioral Health Specialist– Maryview Medical Center

Hours: Day Shift 7am-7pm and Night shift 7p-7a available

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.  

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) 

 

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, patient's 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. 

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