Behavioral Health Specialist (Pool/PRN)

<div><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>&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: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext !important;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">The&nbsp;<strong>Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS)</strong>&nbsp;manages and&nbsp;</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">maintains</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;the safety of&nbsp;</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">the&nbsp;</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">individual</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">s</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;and staff. The BHS t</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">akes vitals and&nbsp;</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">assists</span>&nbsp;<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">individuals</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;in meeting&nbsp;</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">their needs while on the unit by&nbsp;</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">providing</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;exceptional customer service.</span>&nbsp;<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Documents</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;services&nbsp;</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">provided and</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;significant interactions in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Conducts security screening and inventories property of individuals upon admission to the facility.&nbsp;</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Provides orientation to the Observation Unit and Short-term Inpatient Unit.</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;Educates&nbsp;</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">individual</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">s on their rights under&nbsp;</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">DBHDS</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;and DMAS</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;regulations, grievance process, provides expectations, and explains rules and regulations.&nbsp;</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Maintains&nbsp;</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">safety of the unit.</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Intervenes with escalated individuals using therapeutic techniques for de-escalat</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">i</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">on and performs restraints</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;or&nbsp;</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">seclusions&nbsp;</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">(if applicable)&nbsp;</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">when needed to ensure the individual’s safety and the safety of others.</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;Completes 1-to-1 on&nbsp;</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">an</span>&nbsp;<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">individual</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;in seclusion or mechanical restraints&nbsp;</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">for 15 minutes</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">.&nbsp;</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Lifts,&nbsp;</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">moves,</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;and transports individuals using proper body mechanics&nbsp;</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">or accident prevention.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Assists</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;individuals with activities of daily living to include eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, and transferring</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">.&nbsp;</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Conducts and documents individual's vitals and reports all questi</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">onable results to the&nbsp;</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">RN</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">/Physician</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;attending the individual.</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;Conducts and documents all BAL, urine drug screens, and urine pregnancy tests.&nbsp;</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Attends court ordered hearings when subpoenaed</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;and be a&nbsp;</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">witness on a petition and provide testimony at court ordered hearings.&nbsp;</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Documents all services and significant individual interactions&nbsp;</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">in the Electronic Health Record.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Monitors and documents&nbsp;</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">individual</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">s&nbsp;</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">every 15 minutes</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">.</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Responsible for&nbsp;</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">maintaining</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;and ensuring</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;the cleanliness of the facility and designated assigned unit.</span>&nbsp;<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Perform</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">s</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;light cleaning of interior center, collects soiled linen, and launders individuals clothing&nbsp;</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">when needed.</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Performs all other duties as&nbsp;</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">assigned.</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></span></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-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">H</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">igh school diploma or equivalent</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">1 year of</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">&nbsp;behavioral health experience</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">Must be able to perform Safe Clinch patient restraint techniques.</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"><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></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>State of Virginia Fingerprint Clearance</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Must be able to pass Virginia Department of Behavioral Health &amp; Developmental Services (VA DBHDS) background check</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Must be able to pass Virginia Department of Social Services (VA DSS) Office of Background Investigations - Central Registry Search</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Must be able to obtain a Food Handlers Card for the State of Virginia (BHS/RSS positions)&nbsp;</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-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Certified training (Safe Clinch, CPR First Aid, therapeutic options, etc.)</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Completion of CNA or Patient Care Tech program</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Completion of BHT certification</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;">What We Offer:</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Full-time only:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><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 style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><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 style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><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 style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><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 style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><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 style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Company‑paid parental leave available to eligible employees</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">All employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time):</span></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: #2d2d2d;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support</span></li> <li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: #2d2d2d;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">Connections Health Solutions is proud to be a Second Chance Employer.</span></strong></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>