Behavioral Health Support Specialist

Yale New Haven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Mental Health Worker to support patient care under the supervision of the Patient Service Manager and RN direction. The role emphasizes PFCC, collaboration with families, and delivering service excellence with a strong first impression.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, assisting nursing staff, facilitating unit activities, and participating in staff meetings. Education requires a high school diploma with at least two years of related college or

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in a psychiatric facility or outpatient clinic.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle agitated or aggressive patients.

Responsibilities

• Provides individualized patient care to ensure the safety and dignity of the patient.
• Assists the nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic milieu to ensure the care and treatment of patients.
• Acts as a facilitator/co-facilitator in unit based task oriented and/or recreation groups.
• Participates in interdisciplinary staff meetings and reads and signs minutes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Dealing with agitated patients

Education

High school diploma + 2 years of college

Job description

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Mental Health Worker to support patient care under the supervision of the Patient Service Manager and RN direction. The role emphasizes PFCC, collaboration with families, and delivering service excellence with a strong first impression.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, assisting nursing staff, facilitating unit activities, and participating in staff meetings. Education requires a high school diploma with at least two years of related college or