Behavioral Health Specialist – Float Pool (Day Shift)

bannerhealth; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist for a full-time day shift from 6:00am to 6:30pm, three shifts per week with weekend/holiday rotation. The role involves safety checks, ADL assistance, milieu management, and 1:1 observations within a floating resource team across Banner Desert Medical Center and Banner Children’s Hospital.

Eligible candidates may participate in self-scheduling with a weekend differential; Banner offers comprehensive health, financial, and

Qualifications

• Requires direct patient care in inpatient behavioral health setting or related field.
• Experience in inpatient psychiatric facilities and de-escalation techniques is preferred.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care including monitoring and vital signs.
• Maintain safe, therapeutic environment and protect patient rights.
• Interact therapeutically with patients and families; facilitate group activities.
• Maintain knowledge of behavioral health symptoms and medications.

Job description

Banner Health in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist for a full-time day shift from 6:00am to 6:30pm, three shifts per week with weekend/holiday rotation. The role involves safety checks, ADL assistance, milieu management, and 1:1 observations within a floating resource team across Banner Desert Medical Center and Banner Children’s Hospital.

Eligible candidates may participate in self-scheduling with a weekend differential; Banner offers comprehensive health, financial, and