Night Shift Behavioral Health Specialist

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentives

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

HAS/FSA options

Life insurance

Mental health resources and discounts

Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave

Short- and long-term disability

Backup care for children and elders

Tuition assistance and professional/c

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health’s Lourdes Hospital is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to provide direct patient care under supervision while following federal, state, and local regulations and hospital policies.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, patient rounding, data collection, and ongoing education in a behavioral health setting, with opportunities to collaborate across care teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is preferred.
• 1 year of experience in a mental health or health care setting is preferred.
• BLS certification preferred upon hire and must be obtained from an approved source prior to direct patient care.
• STNA, CNA, SWA, CDCA, Counselor in Training, HS-BCP, and AAPT certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures quality patient care, provides vital sign measurement, maintains patient hygiene, assists with mobility, and supports unit-based specialty duties.
• Acts as liaison between the patient and nurse to report changes and share pertinent information.
• Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation for patient care.
• Completes patient rounding, 15-minute patient checks, and patient safety companion services as assigned.
• Collects patient data and completes patient screenings as applicable.
• Participates in continued education and in-service training.

Education

High School Diploma/GED (required)

Bachelor’s Degree, related field (preferred)

BLS American Heart Association (preferred upon hire)

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)

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health’s Lourdes Hospital is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist to provide direct patient care under supervision while following federal, state, and local regulations and hospital policies.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, patient rounding, data collection, and ongoing education in a behavioral health setting, with opportunities to collaborate across care teams.