Overview Janesville, WI Behavorial Health PRN/As Needed Experience a rewarding and fulfilling career with Mercyhealth. Mercyhealth is committed to offering our partners a best place to work. Our unique workplace Culture of Excellence is built upon: Employee engagement, empowerment and growth Teamwork toward our common goal – providing exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better An atmosphere of caring and quality that cascades throughout the organization Behavioral Health Specialist works as part of the behavioral health inpatient treatment team providing direct patient care. While they must have their CNA the Behavioral Health Specialist has additional education, experience and skill set above that of a CNA. Behavioral Health Specialist provides individual and group education to patients and family. Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities Obtain vital signs and BGM's as directed by RN. Assist patients with activities of daily living as needed. Monitoring patient safety through 15 minute checks, precaution monitoring, patient and room searches. Provide individual and group psycho-education. Assist patients with completion of safety plans Help with explaining and completing legal documents and consents at admission. Education and Experience Associate's degree in human service related field and/or 3 years of behavioral health experience. Certification and Licensure Certified Nursing Assistant Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days Verbal de-escalation, self-defense and control techniques training within 90 days. Skills and Abilities Computer skills Phone skills Special Physical Demands The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk; use hands to handle, finger and feel; and reach. The employee must exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally. Specific vision abilities required by the job include frequent close vision. Occasional distance vision and ability to adjust focus. Level of Supervision Must possess the ability to both independently and as part of a team. Reports to and takes directive from registered nurse. Supervises No supervisory responsibilities.