Behavioral Health Specialist - Patient Care & Support

Acadia Healthcare; York (York County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

White Deer Run Out Patient in York is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Specialist with benefits to provide personal care services under clinical or nursing supervision, maintaining a positive and empathetic approach while prioritizing patient safety.

Responsibilities include safety checks every 15 minutes, accurate documentation, assisting with activities of daily living, facilitating educational and rehabilitative groups, and coordinating transportation as needed; experience with the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months or more experience working with the specific population of the facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services to patients under clinical or nursing supervision.
• Demonstrate empathy, professionalism, and prioritize patient safety.
• Conduct safety checks and ensure supervision at 15-minute intervals as required.
• Document timely and accurate clinical information in patient records.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, meals).
• Facilitate patient educational–rehabilitative groups on topics such as social skills and coping strategies.
• Engage patients in activities to support treatment goals and coordinate transportation as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

White Deer Run Out Patient in York is seeking a full-time Behavioral Health Specialist with benefits to provide personal care services under clinical or nursing supervision, maintaining a positive and empathetic approach while prioritizing patient safety.

Responsibilities include safety checks every 15 minutes, accurate documentation, assisting with activities of daily living, facilitating educational and rehabilitative groups, and coordinating transportation as needed; experience with the