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Behavioral Health Specialist — Maryview Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health·Portsmouth, Virginia

$18 - $27/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs
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Posted 7 days ago
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About the role

Provides direct patient care, including vital sign measurement, hygiene maintenance, and mobility support under professional supervision. Acts as a liaison between patients and nurses while performing safety checks and documentation.

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Work Shift: Days/Evenings (United States of America) Bon Secours As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care.

Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect.

Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Behavioral Health Specialist– Maryview Medical Center 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)
  • Range:
  • Minimum: $18.11
  • Maximum: $27.17
  • Experience: 1 year of experience in a mental health or health care setting (preferred) Bon Secours Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer. As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, 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, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department

Adult Psychiatric Unit - Maryview It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.

Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma or GED, with a Bachelor's degree and one year of mental health experience preferred. BLS certification is required prior to direct patient care.

  • high school
  • bachelor degree
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Patient Care
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Patient Documentation
  • Patient Rounding
  • Patient Screening
  • Patient Hygiene
  • Mental Health Support
  • Vital Sign Measurement

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral bonuses
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Tuition assistance
  • Parental leave
  • Competitive pay
  • Professional development
  • Prescription coverage
  • Continuing education support
  • Discounts
  • Incentives
  • 403(b) with employer contributions
  • Mental health resources
  • FMLA leave
  • Backup care for children and elders
  • HSA/FSA options

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$18 - $27/hr
Location
Portsmouth, Virginia
Posted
Jul 21, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Bon Secours Mercy Health

Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) is a global Catholic health ministry operating in the United States, Ireland and the Philippines. A $14 billion organization, BSMH delivers care and health services through 47 hospitals and a network of approximately 60,000 associates, including...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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