Behavioral Health Specialist - St. Mary's Hospital

Bon Secours; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is hiring a Behavioral Health Specialist for St. Mary's Hospital. The role focuses on providing direct patient care, ensuring safety, and maintaining documentation, while working full-time in a compassionate team environment. Applicants should have a high school diploma and related experience, with various certifications preferred.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Employer contributions to retirement savings

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a mental health or health care setting preferred.
• Must obtain BLS certification prior to direct patient care.
• Preferred certifications include STNA, CNA, and SWA.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under supervision.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse.
• Completes patient checks and performs safety companion services.

Skills

Patient Care

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

State Tested Nursing Aide (STNA)

Certified Nursing Aide (CNA)

Job description

Behavioral Health Specialist - St. Mary's Hospital

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With a legacy that spans over 150 years, Bon Secours is a network that is dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people. At every level, everyone on our teams have embraced the call to provide compassionate care. Here, you can work with others who share common values, and use your skills to help extend care to all of our communities.

Behavioral Health Specialist– St. Mary's Hospital

Full Time Day/Evening Shifts

Candidates accepting a full time offer of employment may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $2500! Rules & restrictions apply, ask your recruiter for details. Internal BSMH associates are not eligible for sign-on bonuses.

Job Summary

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

Essential Functions

• 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.
  
  

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.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED (required)
• Bachelor’s Degree, related field (preferred)
  
  

Licensing & Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) 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)
  
  

Experience

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

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]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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