Behavioral Health Specialist

4 weeks ago


Richmond, United States Bon Secours Full time

With a legacy that spans over 150 years, Bon Secours is a network that is dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people. At every level, everyone on our teams have embraced the call to provide compassionate care. Here, you can work with others who share common values, and use your skills to help extend care to all of our communities.

Behavioral Health Specialist
- St. Mary's Hospital

**Job Summary**:
The Behavioral Health Specialist provides direct patient care under the supervision of a designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, and within policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH).

**Essential Functions**:

- Ensures quality patient care, provides vital sign measurement, maintains patient hygiene, assists with mobility, and supports unit-based specialty duties.
- Acts as liaison between the patient and nurse to report changes and share pertinent information.
- Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care.
- Completes patient rounding, 15-minute patient checks, and patient safety companion services as assigned.
- Collects patient data and completes patient screenings as applicable.
- Participates in continued education and in-service training.

**Education**:

- High School Diploma/GED (required)
- Bachelor’s Degree, related field (preferred)

**Licensing & Certifications**:

- Basic Life Support (BLS) 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)

**Experience**:

- 1 year of experience in a mental health or health care setting (preferred)

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more
- Benefits offerings vary according to employment status



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