Behavioral Health Support Specialist

MePA; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville is seeking a patient care associate to support the clinical program under RN supervision, providing psychological, emotional and physical care as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role includes vital signs, specimen collection, assisting with daily living activities, and helping maintain a therapeutic environment that fosters healing.

A discipline-specific education is required, and the team emphasizes collaboration and growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
• Experience in clinical care settings is a plus.
• Ability to work under supervision in a team-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical care consistent with the patient's treatment plan.
• Collects data to contribute to the assessment of individual strengths and limitations.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living as directed by the RN.
• Provides input to the nurse regarding patient progress.
• Maintains a safe healing environment on the unit.
• Assists with orientation of new patients to the program.

Skills

Positive Coping Facilitation

Human Growth & Development

Patient Documentation

Communication

Education

Discipline-specific program

Job description

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville is seeking a patient care associate to support the clinical program under RN supervision, providing psychological, emotional and physical care as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role includes vital signs, specimen collection, assisting with daily living activities, and helping maintain a therapeutic environment that fosters healing.

A discipline-specific education is required, and the team emphasizes collaboration and growth.