Behavioral Health Technician

Bon Secours Health System; Emporia (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to join their team in Emporia, Virginia. This role involves providing direct patient care, ensuring safety, and facilitating patient communication under the guidance of healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates will have a passion for helping others and relevant certifications. This position offers comprehensive benefits, including a sign-on bonus, flexible spending accounts, and educational assistance.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Employer contributions to retirement

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Preferred 1 year experience in a mental health or healthcare setting.
• BLS certification preferred upon hire.
• Various preferred certifications such as STNA, CNA, or Counselor in Training.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care including hygiene, mobility assistance, and comfort.
• Acts as liaison between patients and healthcare providers.
• Documents patient care accurately and participates in patient safety checks.

Skills

Patient Care

Customer Service

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's in related field

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!

S cheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days/Evenings (United States of America)

$2500.00 SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE

SHIFT 8AM- 5PM

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)

Bachelor s, related field (preferred)

Work Experience

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

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

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.

Department:

Psych OP MHIOP - Virginia RMC - Emporia

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, a ll 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 Employer, 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] .