Behavioral Health Specialist — Hospital Care & Growth

CHS Career Site; Fort Wayne (IN); In loco; USD 42.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Behavioral Specialist to provide therapeutic interventions and behavioral support in a hospital setting. The role emphasizes improving patients' emotional and behavioral well-being within a collaborative care team.

You will assess needs, develop care plans, and work with clinicians to optimize patient outcomes, while supporting families and adhering to hospital policies.

Competenze

• Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Health or related field required.
• 1-2 years of experience in a behavioral health or clinical setting required.

Mansioni

• Assesses patients' emotional, psychological, and behavioral needs and develops individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Provides therapeutic interventions, such as counseling, behavioral therapy, or play therapy (where applicable for children), to assist patients in managing emotional and behavioral difficulties.
• Supports patients in coping with hospitalization, treatment plans, and medical procedures by offering emotional and psychological support.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
• Facilitates group sessions, workshops, or educational programs aimed at improving patients' coping mechanisms and overall mental health.
• Monitors patient progress and adjusts behavioral management plans as necessary to ensure effective care.

Conoscenze

Behavioral health

Child development

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Assessment and planning

Formazione

Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Health

Descrizione del lavoro

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Behavioral Specialist to provide therapeutic interventions and behavioral support in a hospital setting. The role emphasizes improving patients' emotional and behavioral well-being within a collaborative care team.

You will assess needs, develop care plans, and work with clinicians to optimize patient outcomes, while supporting families and adhering to hospital policies.