About Us
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health 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. Mercy Health 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.
St. Charles Hospital Behavioral Health institute (BHI) is an 84 bed/5-unit facility that provides treatment to individuals that are 18 years and older that are facing a mental health crisis that place them at risk of harm to self or others/or having difficulty caring for themselves related to exacerbation of their symptoms. The facility provides inpatient psychiatry in a locked, secure space by a multidisciplinary team of behavioral health professionals that includes but is not limited to- psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, psychiatric nurses, behavioral health technicians, recreational therapist, and social workers. The team works together coordinating care to provide a safe and supportive environment that includes individual or group therapy and medication management. The goal of the multidisciplinary team is to provide emergency stabilization, symptom relief and coordination of care that enhances treatment and recovery to all the individuals that we care for. We are looking for individuals who have mental health experience and or individuals that have the compassion to care for this type of vulnerable population.
SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the RN, the BHT II provides direct patient care and participates in maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu. Assists licensed nursing staff by performing technical skills and assisting patients with activities of daily living on the unit. Ability to execute all tasks contained in BHT I job description. Facilitate and/or co-facilitate psych-educational/recreational groups.
Minimum Education:
Required Minimum Education: 2 year Associates Degree
Preferred education: 4 year/Bachelors Degree Specialty: Related Health Field, no experience required if BA
*Combination of post-secondary education will be considered in lieu of degree
Licensure/ Certification:
Required: Licensed or certified as required by appropriate state or national licensing board if applicable.
Required: Basic Life Support Certification-.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum years and type of Experience: 5 years experience in mental health preferred.
Other knowledge, skills and abilities: De-Escalation training within 90 days of hire.
Other knowledge, skills and abilities preferred: Group facilitation experience is a plus.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
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 Employers, 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