Full-Time

Behavioral Health Specialist

Posted on 10/25/2024

Vanderbilt Health

Vanderbilt Health

10,001+ employees

Healthcare

Junior, Mid

Nashville, TN, USA

Category
Nursing & Allied Health Professionals
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Requirements
  • Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
  • 2 years relevant work experience
  • Facilitation of Positive Coping Strategies (Intermediate)
  • Human Growth & Development (Intermediate)
  • Patient Documentation (Intermediate)
  • Communication (Intermediate)
Responsibilities
  • Performs clinical care consistent with the patient's treatment plan, including but not limited to vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection and point of care testing as directed by unit standards.
  • Collects data to contribute to the assessment of individual strengths and limitations.
  • Independently assists patients with showering, oral hygiene, laundry and other activities of daily living.
  • Provides input to the patient’s assigned nurse and other healthcare professionals assigned to the patient regarding patient’s progress towards treatment goals.
  • Promotes and maintains a safe environment conducive to healing and health promotion. Able to provide effective and therapeutic limit setting with patients with direction from other staff.
  • Assures orientation of newly admitted patient to the program and establishes a therapeutic relationship with the patients.
  • Provides immediate feedback to the charge nurse about any safety concerns on the unit and offers potential solutions.
  • Independently leads coping skills groups with patients.
  • The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Nashville, Tennessee

Founded

1875

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What believers are saying

  • Epic EHR Software improves patient outcomes and operational efficiency at Vanderbilt Health.
  • Vanderbilt's new clinic in Indiana expands healthcare accessibility through strategic regional partnerships.
  • The Department of Defense grant supports Vanderbilt's innovative research in Rett syndrome therapy.

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  • Epic EHR Software implementation may face data integration and user training challenges.
  • Leadership changes at Vanderbilt University Hospital could affect staff morale and operations.
  • The new clinic in Indiana may encounter regulatory and logistical challenges.

What makes Vanderbilt Health unique

  • Vanderbilt Health's Epic EHR Software enhances interoperability with Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
  • The Vanderbilt Center for Transplant Science positions Vanderbilt as a leader in transplant research.
  • Vanderbilt's multisite trial for Rett syndrome therapy highlights its focus on rare diseases.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Professional Development Budget

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