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Behavioral Health Specialist - Maryview Medical Center

Behavioral Health Specialist - Maryview Medical Center

Bon Secours

Portsmouth, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Work Shift:

Evenings/Nights (United States of America)

Behavioral Health Specialist

Maryview Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia

Full Time, Nights (7PM - 7AM; rotating weekends and holidays required)

Please note: One year of experience in a mental health or health care setting highly preferred!

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.

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.

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)

Range:

Minimum: $18.11

Maximum: $27.17

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Bon Secours associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being - personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

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, short- 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 Psychiatric Unit - Maryview

It 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 you'd 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 recruitment@mercy.com. 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 recruitment@mercy.com.

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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.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Marriottsville, MD, US

Year founded

1983

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