Behavioral Health Specialist - Maryview Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist at Maryview Medical Center. This role involves providing essential patient care and support, ensuring safety, and maintaining high levels of customer service. Ideal candidates will possess a compassionate approach, relevant certifications, and experience in healthcare or mental health settings.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Educational Assistance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a mental health or health care setting preferred.
• Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) or State Tested Nursing Aide (STNA) preferred.
• BLS certification from an approved source required prior to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and acts as a liaison between patients and nurses.
• Documents patient care, participates in the hand-off/report of relevant information.
• Completes patient rounding and ensures patient safety as needed.

Skills

Compassion

Customer Service

Vital Sign Measurement

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's in related field

Job description

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Behavioral Health Specialist– Maryview Medical Center

Hours: Day Shift 7am-7pm and Night shift 7p-7a available

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Behavioral Health Specialist provides direct patient care under the guidance of a designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, and within policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health.

Licensing/Certification

BLS Basic Life Support American Health Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)

State Tested Nursing Aide (STNA) (preferred)

Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) (preferred)

Registered Social Work Assistant (SWA) (preferred)

Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA)(preferred)

Counselor in Training (preferred)

Human Services-Board Certified Practitioner (HS- BCP) (preferred)

American Association of Psychiatric Technicians (AAPT) (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma/GED (required)

Bachelors, related field (preferred)

Work Experience

1 year of experience in a mental health or health care setting (preferred)

Essential Job Functions

• Provides basic patient care to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, vital sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, and assists with mobility, including unit-based specialty duties.

• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and/or concerns.

• Provides high-level customer service to all patients, patient's family, visitors, and employees.

• Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care.

• Participates in hand-off/report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving.

• Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated.

• Completes patient rounding and 15-minute patient checks as assigned.

• Provides 1:1 patient safety companion service as needed.

• May collect patient data within scope of role

• May complete patient screenings as applicable

• May facilitate groups within scope (community, current events, etc.), treatment teams and participate in family meetings.

• Successfully participates to complete BSMH and departmental specific training as required

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]