Behavioral Health Support Specialist

Highland; Charleston (WV); Hybride; USD 30 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Highland Hospital in Charleston, WV seeks a Behavioral Health Associate I to work onsite under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will monitor patient behaviors, provide continuous care, and support daily living activities.

You will participate in educational groups and assist with incident reporting and transport as needed. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and CPR plus de-escalation/ restraint certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months or more experience with the population served preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.

Responsabilités

• Maintain a safe, structured environment under supervision.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, hydration).
• Conduct safety checks and supervise patients per guidelines.
• Check patients for contraband and manage valuables.
• Interact with patients, document significant observations for the team.
• Lead educational-rehabilitative groups on social skills, coping, and independent living.
• Take and record vital signs; report changes to the clinical team.
• Apply de-escalation techniques and assist with seclusion/restraints when needed.
• Assist with unit organization, new admits, discharge paperwork, and filing.

Connaissances

CPR certification

De-escalation techniques

Restraint certification

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Highland Hospital in Charleston, WV seeks a Behavioral Health Associate I to work onsite under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will monitor patient behaviors, provide continuous care, and support daily living activities.

You will participate in educational groups and assist with incident reporting and transport as needed. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and CPR plus de-escalation/ restraint certification.