Adolescent Behavioral Health Support Specialist

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a facility-based patient care assistant within the VPH Adolescent Program in Nashville. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will provide essential care and support to adolescent patients, contributing to a therapeutic environment.

You will assist with daily living activities, gather data for treatment planning, and communicate patient progress to the care team, helping to advance our mission of compassionate, high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Assists in maintaining the therapeutic environment of the clinical program.
• Collects data to contribute to assessment of individual strengths and limitations.
• Provides input to the nurse and other healthcare professionals regarding patient progress.

Job description

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a facility-based patient care assistant within the VPH Adolescent Program in Nashville. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will provide essential care and support to adolescent patients, contributing to a therapeutic environment.

You will assist with daily living activities, gather data for treatment planning, and communicate patient progress to the care team, helping to advance our mission of compassionate, high-quality care.