Behavioral Health Specialist– St. Mary's Hospital

Job Summary:

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

Essential Functions:

• 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 when applicable 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. 

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.

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED (required) 

• Bachelor’s Degree, related field (preferred)

Licensing & Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) 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)

Experience:

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