Behavioral Health Specialist-Safety & Security (Pool/PRN)

<div> <p style="margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong style="font-family: verdana, geneva;" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">We’re not just behavioral health people—we’re crisis people.</strong></span></p> </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;"><strong>Maximize your earnings with additional hourly pay:</strong></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-Safety &amp; Security</strong>&nbsp;is a dual-function role responsible for both&nbsp;<strong>front entrance security</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>direct care support</strong>&nbsp;within the units. During the first portion of the shift, the specialist manages front entrance safety by greeting and screening all visitors, ensuring compliance with facility safety protocols, and supporting a welcoming environment. After completing entrance security responsibilities, the specialist transitions to providing direct Behavioral Health Specialist support on the unit—assisting with daily living activities, monitoring safety, conducting vital signs, and documenting services in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). This role ensures both a secure facility environment and high-quality care for individuals served.&nbsp;</span></span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext !important;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Safety &amp; Security Responsibilities (First portion of shift):&nbsp;</span></span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Provide safety and security at the facility’s front entrance.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Greet and welcome patients, families, and visitors in a professional and supportive manner.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Ensure all visitors are screened through the metal detector or handheld wand.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Monitor that all personal belongings are placed in lockers prior to entry.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Conduct security screening and inventory property of individuals upon admission to the facility.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Provide orientation to the Observation Unit and Residential Crisis Stabilization Unit.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Educate individuals on their rights under DBHDS and DMAS regulations, grievance processes, expectations, and facility rules.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">Behavioral Health Specialist Responsibilities (Second portion of shift):</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Maintain safety of the unit; monitor and document individuals every 15 minutes.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Intervene with escalated individuals using therapeutic de-escalation techniques; perform restraints or seclusion (if applicable) to ensure safety.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Complete 1:1 observation for individuals in seclusion or mechanical restraints every 15 minutes during the event.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Lift, move, and transport individuals using proper body mechanics and accident-prevention practices.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Assist individuals with activities of daily living, including eating, bathing, and dressing.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Conduct and document vital signs; report questionable results to RN/Physician.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Conduct and document BAL, urine drug screens, and urine pregnancy tests.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Attend court-ordered hearings when subpoenaed, provide testimony, and serve as a witness as required.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Document all services and significant individual interactions in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Maintain cleanliness of the facility and assigned unit, including light cleaning, collecting soiled linens, and laundering individuals’ clothing when needed.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Complete all required training, attend monthly meetings, and maintain required competencies.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;">Perform all other duties as assigned.</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> <div><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)</strong></span></div> </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 style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 12pt;"><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>