Behavioral Health Specialist

About This Role

The Behavioral Health Specialist manages and maintains the safety of individuals and staff within a crisis care facility, providing exceptional customer service and assisting with daily living activities. This role involves de-escalation techniques, documentation, and ensuring a clean environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the safety of individuals and staff within the facility
• Take vitals and assist individuals with their needs, providing exceptional customer service
• Document services provided and significant interactions in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Conduct security screening and inventory property upon admission, providing orientation to units
• Educate patients on their rights under ADHS regulations, grievance process, expectations, rules, and regulations
• Intervene with escalated individuals using therapeutic de-escalation techniques
• Perform restraints/seclusions when needed to ensure safety, completing Q15 checks on patients in seclusion or mechanical restraints
• Lift, move, and transport individuals using proper body mechanics or lifting devices
• Assist individuals with activities of daily living including eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, and transferring
• Conduct and document individual's vitals, reporting questionable results to RN/Physician
• Conduct and document all BAL, urine drug screens, and urine pregnancy tests
• Attend court ordered hearings when subpoenaed and be available to provide testimony
• Monitor and document patients Q15
• Maintain and ensure the cleanliness of the facility and designated assigned unit, including light cleaning and laundry

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in behavioral health, social services, or related field
• Ability to perform Safe Clinch patient restraint techniques
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or exempt per company policy
• Arizona Level I Fingerprint Clearance Card

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in behavioral health, social services, or related field

Nice to Have

• Certified training (Safe Clinch, CPR First Aid, therapeutic options, etc.)
• Completion of CNA or Patient Care Tech program
• Two (2) years of experience in behavioral health
• Completion of BHT certification

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits