Behavioral Health Specialist BHT Geriatric
Core
Provides direct clinical care and safety monitoring for high-acuity geriatric psychiatric patients, assisting with daily living activities and crisis intervention.
Role type
Behavioral Health Specialist (Geriatric Psych Unit)
Builds
Inpatient psychiatric care services for elderly patients
Domain
Healthcare / Behavioral Health / Geriatrics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Activities of daily living assistance, crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, patient observation, medication side effect recognition, therapeutic rapport building, documentation
Preferred skills
Total patient care experience, passion for elderly population
Responsibilities
Assist with basic daily living activities, monitor patient physical and mental status, conduct observational checks, participate in restraint or seclusion when necessary, facilitate group activities, assist with admission and discharge processes
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC