Behavioral Health Specialist

Summary

Summary

This position will be responsible for providing direct patient care to all developmental populations which includes maintaining milieu/patient safety, providing skill building/psycho educational groups daily, and observing patient behavior/and pertinent documentation. Provides assistance to the multidisciplinary team related to placement, discharge planning, treatment, linkage to community resources and crisis intervention. Coordinates with team to achieve quality and cost effective patient outcomes.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a psychology, human services or related field.

Licensure/Certification

If assigned to drive company vehicle, a valid driver’s license is required. If assigned to drive personal vehicle, proof of insurance is required in addition to a valid driver’s license. CPR required within 60 days; and CPI required within 90 days.

Addendums are required for 0153 Nurse Leader, 0249 Registry RN, 0252 Registered Nurse, 0235 Advanced Registered Nurse, and 0236 Expert Registered Nurse. To view addendums, go to the job description page on Parkview’s intranet.

Parkview Behavioral Health, located at 1720 Beacon Street, consists of four adult units totaling 55 beds and one youth unit with 34 beds. The adult units serve individuals aged 18 and older, while the youth unit admits patients between the ages of 5 and 17. All admissions are for acute inpatient care, with typical stays ranging from three to seven days.

The primary objective of each inpatient stay is to stabilize patients experiencing a psychiatric crisis and equip them with the community-based resources necessary for continued success in an outpatient setting. 

Experience

1 year, will consider other relevant experience.

Other Qualifications

Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to lift 50 pounds, assist with 100 pounds.