Behavioral Health Specialist (Pool/PRN)

<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;"><strong data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">We’re not just behavioral health people—we’re crisis people.</strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div> <div><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Connections Health Solutions is a leading provider of immediate-access behavioral health crisis care. Our team combines medical and recovery-oriented treatment to stabilize individuals in crisis and connect them to community-based resources for ongoing recovery.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Founded by emergency room psychiatrists Dr. Chris Carson and Dr. Robert Williamson, our model is physician-led and data-driven, drawing upon more than 15 years of crisis care expertise. Recognized by SAMHSA and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing as a national best practice, we’ve delivered invaluable treatment to hundreds of thousands of individuals facing crises. Our commitment remains consistent, to improve access, inspire hope, and provide the right support.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Our values shape our decisions, define our culture, and foster continuous learning and growth.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">We accept people as they are, creating safe spaces where they feel valued and respected. We inspire hope by walking with people side-by-side, showing them grace and compassion. We act with intention, holding ourselves and each other accountable, and doing the right thing. We work as one team, trusting and supporting each other. We embrace change and innovation, striving to find better ways to fulfill our mission.&nbsp;</span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">We are on a mission to change the face of behavioral health. Help us save lives and make a difference.&nbsp;</span></div> <div> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Earn More with Shift Differentials</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Maximize your earnings with additional hourly pay:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">+$2/hr -&gt; Monday-Thursday Nights</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">+$3/hr -&gt; Friday-Sunday Nights</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">+$2/hr -&gt; Saturday-Sunday Days</span></li> </ul> </div> <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>What You'll Do:</strong></span></p> <p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">The&nbsp;<strong>Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS)</strong> is </span><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">responsible for managing and maintaining the safety and well-being of individuals and staff within the unit, ensuring high standards of care and support for both adults and youth. This role involves conducting vital signs assessments, assisting individuals with daily needs, and providing exceptional customer service. The specialist will also accurately document services provided and significant interactions in the electronic health record (EHR).</span></p> <ul> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Registration and Documentation:</strong></span> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Collect necessary authorizations and release of information documents.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Accurately document all services and significant individual interactions in the EHR.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Visitor Management:</strong></span> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Greet and receive visitors, ensuring security by following established procedures, monitoring the logbook, and issuing visitor badges.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Safety and Security:</strong></span> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Conduct security screenings and inventory personal property upon admission.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Provide orientation to the Observation Unit and Short-term Inpatient Unit, educating individuals on their rights, grievance processes, expectations, and facility rules in accordance with Pennsylvania State regulations.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Maintain unit safety through continuous monitoring and intervention.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Use therapeutic techniques to de-escalate situations with escalated individuals, performing restraints or seclusions when necessary to ensure safety. Monitor individuals in seclusion or mechanical restraints in prescribed intervals.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Direct Care Support:</strong></span> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Assists individuals with activities of daily living, including eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, and transferring.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Lift, move, and transport individuals using proper body mechanics and accident prevention techniques.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Conduct and document vital signs, blood alcohol levels (BAL), urine drug screens, and urine pregnancy tests, reporting any questionable results to the RN or attending physician.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li><strong style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Legal and Compliance Responsibilities:</strong> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Attend court-ordered hearings when subpoenaed, serve as a witness on petitions, and provide testimony as needed.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li><strong style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Facility Maintenance:</strong> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Ensure the cleanliness of the facility and assigned units by performing light cleaning, collecting soiled linens, and laundering individuals' clothing as necessary.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Maintain overall safety and hygiene within the facility.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Collaboration with Clinical Team:</span></strong> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Work closely with the clinical team to communicate any concerns regarding an individual's psychiatric or medical presentation to the appropriate discipline.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Involuntary Process Assistance:</span></strong> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Assist with the 302 process, serving as a liaison between departments and ensuring effective communication across multiple disciplines involved in individual care.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li><strong style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Additional Duties:</strong> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Perform all other duties as assigned.</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>What You'll Bring:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">High school diploma or equivalent and:</span> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">At least 12 semester credit hours in Sociology, Social Welfare, Psychology, Gerontology, or another social science field, and t</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">wo (2) years of experience in public or private human services, including one (1) year of direct mental health care experience </span></li> <li style="font-weight: bold;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">OR</span></strong></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Three (3) years of direct mental health care experience in public or private human services </span></li> <li style="font-weight: bold;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">OR</span></strong></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Consumer or family members with:</span> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">At least one (1) year of experience as an advocate or leader in a consumer or family advocacy group</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Must be able to perform Safe Clinch patient restraint techniques</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Must pass the following background checks</span> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Child Abuse Clearance</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">FBI Criminal Background Check</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check</span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>The Company has a mandatory vaccination policy. All successful applicants must be fully vaccinated, including showing proper documentation, or otherwise be exempt pursuant to the Company’s exemption process prior to their start date as a condition of employment</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;" data-teams="true">Physical Requirements</span></strong></span> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Safely perform physical interventions (e.g., standing, pivoting, reaching, kneeling, lowering to the floor, and supporting another person’s weight)</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Tolerate prolonged walking, standing, and observation in a fast-paced environment</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Work with individuals who may exhibit agitation, aggression, or unpredictable behavior</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>It would be great if you had:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Certified training (Safe Clinch, CPR First Aid, therapeutic options, etc.)</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Psychology, Nursing, Political Science, Counseling, or related field.</span></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>What We Offer:</strong></span></p> <p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Full-time only:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&amp;D, Short and Long-Term Disability</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan)</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Company‑paid parental leave available to eligible employees</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">All employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time):</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;"><strong>Connections Health Solutions is proud to be a Second Chance Employer.</strong></span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p></p> <h2><strong>EEO Statement</strong></h2> <p>Connections Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants.</p> <p><span data-teams="true">&nbsp;</span></p></div>