Behavioral Health Specialist Resource Float
Core
Provide direct care to psychiatric patients in inpatient settings, including behavioral health pavilions and emergency departments, under the direction of a registered nurse.
Role type
Behavioral Health Specialist (Resource Float)
Builds
Safe, therapeutic environments for psychiatric patients across multiple hospital units
Domain
Healthcare / Behavioral Health / Inpatient Psychiatry
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Direct patient care, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) assistance, Vital signs monitoring, Medication side effect recognition, Crisis intervention, Restraint/seclusion procedures, Therapeutic communication, Documentation
Preferred skills
Flexibility, Adaptability, Compassion
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Monitor patient physical and mental status, Conduct observational checks every 15 minutes, Assist with admission, discharge, and transfer processes, Facilitate social and didactic group activities, Report patient behaviors and interactions to nursing staff
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC