Adult Behavioral Health Specialist | Compassionate Care

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

Paid time off and disability

Tuition assistance and professional ed

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist at Lourdes Hospital to provide direct patient care under supervision, adhering to federal, state, and local regulations. The role supports patient safety, accurate documentation, and ongoing education within a compassionate, mission-driven environment.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, with a Bachelor’s degree preferred, and relevant licensing/certifications as listed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is preferred.
• Licensing & Certifications listed are preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

State Tested Nursing Aide (STNA)

Certified Nursing Aide (CNA)

Registered Social Work Assistant (SWA)

Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA)

Counselor in Training

HS-BCP (Human Services-Board Certified Practitioner)

AAPT (American Association of Psychiatric Technicians)

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist at Lourdes Hospital to provide direct patient care under supervision, adhering to federal, state, and local regulations. The role supports patient safety, accurate documentation, and ongoing education within a compassionate, mission-driven environment.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, with a Bachelor’s degree preferred, and relevant licensing/certifications as listed.