Behavioral Health Technician

Bon Secours; Emporia (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to provide compassionate care to patients in a healthcare setting. The role requires direct patient care responsibilities and offers a sign-on bonus. Candidates should hold a high school diploma and preferably a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in mental health or healthcare preferred.
• BLS certification is preferred prior to direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care including vital sign measurement and personal hygiene.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and concerns.
• Completes patient rounding and 15-minute checks.

Skills

Basic patient care

Customer service

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's in related field

Job description

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With a legacy that spans over 150 years, Bon Secours is a network that is dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people. At every level, everyone on our teams have embraced the call to provide compassionate care. Here, you can work with others who share common values, and use your skills to help extend care to all of our communities.

$2500.00 SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE

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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
  
  

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

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)

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
  
  

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]

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