Behavioral Health Specialist — Patient Care & Support

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

PTO & leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health seeks a Behavioral Health Specialist at Maryview Medical Center to provide direct patient care under supervision in a hospital setting. The role focuses on mental health support, safety, and documentation, with opportunities for professional development.

Strong candidates have a High School Diploma/GED, with preferred Bachelor’s degree and 1 year in health care. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred.
• 1 year of experience in a mental health or health care setting 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

Mental health care experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health seeks a Behavioral Health Specialist at Maryview Medical Center to provide direct patient care under supervision in a hospital setting. The role focuses on mental health support, safety, and documentation, with opportunities for professional development.

Strong candidates have a High School Diploma/GED, with preferred Bachelor’s degree and 1 year in health care. Competitive benefits offered.