Behavioral Health Specialist-Full time-Day

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the Behavioral Health Specialist promotes positive behavioral health and wellness by providing direct patient care and positive role modeling. This may include escorting and monitoring patients, as well as identifying the personal needs of patients. In collaboration with Rehabilitation Therapists, planning and implementing therapeutic activities and groups is expected. Additionally, some assistance with medical interventions may be required, under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

Position Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Current college student or STNA certification, preferred
• Experience in psychiatric or hospital setting, preferred
• Current BLS through the American Heart association or completion of Generations Behavioral Health's CPR class upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a compassionate environment by providing physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and families.
• Identifies patient care requirements through assistance with admission process, interactions with patients and families, and observations, which include, but are not limited to, taking vital signs, reporting intake and output, levels of mental alertness, and functioning. Assists with patient nutrition.
• Assists interdisciplinary team with development of a treatment plan by providing observations and other information provided by patient, family, and others.
• Provides direct patient care by assisting with personal hygiene, ambulation, and monitoring behavior.
• Promotes patient's independence by following patient care goals.
• Follows hospital and nursing department philosophies and care standards defined by Ohio law, The Joint Commission, and other governing agency regulations.
• Maintains safe and clean environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, under direction of Registered Nurse.
• Assists with crisis intervention through teamwork and respect for patient.
• Assists with planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating group activities and social functions for patients
• Escorts patients, as needed, to special procedures, court hearings, or appointments with specialists or medical tests.
• Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Performs other duties as needed

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an inpatient psychiatric hospital setting. Work occurs in secured units with continuous patient interaction. Environment may be noisy, fast-paced and emotionally intense. Frequent standing, walking and moving throughout the units for extended periods. Ability to lift, push and or pull up to 20 lbs as needed for patient care. Required to assist in physical interventions or crisis response following hospital policy and CPI training. Regular performance of rounds, safety checks and patient observation.

Job Details for Night Shift

• Full time
• 12-hour shifts
• Shift: 7:00am-7:23pm
• Pay is based on experience
• Rotating weekends and rotating holidays
• Our Electronic Medical Record system is WellSky

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age disability, military service, political affiliation, genetic information, or other non-merit-based factors.

Applicants requiring accommodation(s) during the application and or the hiring process may contact us for assistance. Employment is at-will. Employment is contingent upon background checks, pre-employment substance testing and verification of work authorization.

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person