Behavioral Health Specialist
- Parkview Health
- Fort Wayne, IN, USA
Job Description
Summary
This position will be responsible for providing direct patient care to all developmental populations which includes maintaining milieu/patient safety, providing skill building/psycho educational groups daily, and observing patient behavior/and pertinent documentation. Provides assistance to the multidisciplinary team related to placement, discharge planning, treatment, linkage to community resources and crisis intervention. Coordinates with team to achieve quality and cost effective patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor's degree in a psychology, human services or related field.
Licensure/Certification
If assigned to drive company vehicle, a valid driver’s license is required. If assigned to drive personal vehicle, proof of insurance is required in addition to a valid driver’s license. CPR required within 60 days; and CPI required within 90 days.
Addendums are required for 0153 Nurse Leader, 0249 Registry RN, 0252 Registered Nurse, 0235 Advanced Registered Nurse, and 0236 Expert Registered Nurse. To view addendums, go to the job description page on Parkview’s intranet.
Experience
1 year, will consider other relevant experience.
Other Qualifications
Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to lift 50 pounds, assist with 100 pounds.
Parkview is 14,000 strong
Parkview Health is a not-for-profit, community-based health system serving northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. Our mission is to improve health and inspire well-being in the communities we serve. As the region’s largest employer, Parkview Health employees more than 14,000 co-workers and includes 10 hospitals with an extensive network of primary care and specialty care physicians. We strive to embrace diversity and inclusion among our co-workers and offer a range of resources to advance you in your personal and professional journey. Our physicians, leaders and co-workers work together to create an excellent experience for every person, every day. With multiple non-clinical and clinical employment opportunities, you are sure to find your passion and discover your life-changing career today within the Parkview Health system.
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A culture that just feels right.
At Parkview, we are known for our quality of care, innovation and collaboration among all care team members. Our culture can be seen and felt when walking through our front door and continues into the clinical care areas and administrative offices. Our nurses and leadership display shared values, friendliness, genuine compassion and a dedication to providing excellent care to every person, every day. But this caring continues beyond our doors as well. As a mission-driven, not-for-profit health system, Parkview also gives back to the community. Each year, we sponsor numerous outreach initiatives to address the health priorities of our region. Because at Parkview, we believe in better – not just for patients, but for the entire community.