Behavioral Health Tech - Lorain Hospital

easyservice; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Health in Lorain is seeking a part-time Behavioral Health Specialist to provide direct patient care under supervision in the hospital setting. Responsibilities include patient rounding, safety support, and coordination with nurses, family and treatment teams.

The role emphasizes compassionate communication, accurate documentation, and active participation in care planning with rotating weekends and holidays. Prior health care exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision in accordance with policies and guidelines.
• Act as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns.
• Deliver high-quality customer service to patients, families, visitors, and staff.
• Document patient care accurately and promptly.
• Participate in hand-off reports and departmental communications.
• Complete delegated tasks once competency is validated.
• Conduct patient rounding and 15-minute checks as assigned.
• Provide 1:1 patient safety companion services as needed.
• May collect patient data and assist with screenings as applicable.
• Facilitate groups and participate in family meetings where appropriate.

Skills

Critical thinking

Active listening

Communication

Teamwork

Patient safety

Deescalation

Crisis Intervention

Documentation

Attention to detail

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Behavioral Health Specialist - Lorain Hospital

Shift/Schedule

• Part Time - 16 Weekly Hours
• Shift Times - Afternoons
• Rotating Weekends and Holidays

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

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

Essential Job Functions

• Provides basic patient care to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, vital sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, and assists with mobility, including unit-based specialty duties.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and/or concerns.
• Provides high-level customer service to all patients, patient's family, visitors, and employees.
• Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care.
• Participates in hand-off/report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving.
• Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated.
• Completes patient rounding and 15-minute patient checks as assigned.
• Provides 1:1 patient safety companion service as needed.
• May collect patient data within scope of role
• May complete patient screenings as applicable
• May facilitate groups within scope (community, current events, etc.), treatment teams and participate in family meetings.
• Successfully participates to complete BSMH and departmental specific training as required

Licensing/Certification

• BLS Basic Life Support 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)

Education

• High School Diploma/GED (required)
• Bachelors, related field (preferred)

Work Experience

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

Patient Population

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Working Conditions

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
• May be required to use physical restraints
• May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials
• May have periods of constant interruptions
• Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions
• *Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Skills

• Critical thinking
• Conflict resolution
• Patient and family engagement and relationship building skills
• Teamwork
• Active listening
• Monitoring patient's condition
• Communication with nursing and physicians regarding any patient changes and/or concerns
• Timely and concise patient documentation
• Patient confidentiality
• Attention to detail
• Deescalating patients
• Understanding patient event codes, and role during a code.
• Physical restraint and deescalating skills
• Crisis Intervention
• Facilitating group training & treatment team meetings
• Supporting family meetings

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being - personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resour