Behavioral Health Support Specialist

Legacy Health; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Assistant to support patient care in a collaborative treatment environment. You will work under RN supervision to administer interventions, collect vital signs, assist with ADLs, and help transport patients across the hospital.

The role emphasizes teamwork, professional communication, and maintaining a safe, therapeutic behavioral health milieu while documenting observations in EPIC.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Experience or coursework in behavioral health is favorable.
• BLS for Provider certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the treatment team to support patient care.
• Administer nursing interventions under RN supervision.
• Collect vital signs and document patient data as directed.
• Assist with patient transport within the hospital.
• Support ADLs and basic hygiene tasks as needed.
• Provide comfort measures and monitor safety with bedding and positioning.
• Apply safety protocols and environmental checks.
• Perform basic clinical tasks under RN direction (EKG, pulse ox, point-of-care tests).
• Assist with discharge instructions under RN guidance.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, EMS, and staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Keyboard skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Behavioral health coursework

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Legacy Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Assistant to support patient care in a collaborative treatment environment. You will work under RN supervision to administer interventions, collect vital signs, assist with ADLs, and help transport patients across the hospital.

The role emphasizes teamwork, professional communication, and maintaining a safe, therapeutic behavioral health milieu while documenting observations in EPIC.