Behavioral Health Specialist - Clinical Care & Support

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentives

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

HSA/FSA options

Paid time off

Parental leave

FMLA leave

Disability (short & long-term)

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) at Southside Medical Center to provide direct patient care under supervision, following regulatory policies and internal guidelines.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, patient rounds, and collaboration with nursing staff to ensure high-quality behavioral health care. A range of licensure and education requirements are outlined in the job posting.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a mental health or health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under supervision in accordance with regulations and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies.
• Ensures quality patient care, measures vital signs, maintains patient hygiene, and supports mobility.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and share pertinent information.
• Documents patient care accurately, timely and in accordance with guidelines.
• Completes patient rounding, 15-minute checks, and patient safety companion services as assigned.
• Participates in continued education and in-service training.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

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 (BHS) at Southside Medical Center to provide direct patient care under supervision, following regulatory policies and internal guidelines.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, patient rounds, and collaboration with nursing staff to ensure high-quality behavioral health care. A range of licensure and education requirements are outlined in the job posting.