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The Behavioral Health Specialist manages the safety and well-being of individuals in a crisis unit by providing direct care, conducting assessments, and maintaining unit security. They also document interactions in the electronic health record and collaborate with the clinical team to support recovery.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent along with specific credit hours in social sciences and relevant human services experience. The role requires the ability to perform physical interventions and pass mandatory background checks and vaccination requirements.
Full job description
We’re not just behavioral health people—we’re crisis people.
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.
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.
Our values shape our decisions, define our culture, and foster continuous learning and growth.
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.
We are on a mission to change the face of behavioral health. Help us save lives and make a difference.
Earn More with Shift Differentials
Maximize your earnings with additional hourly pay:
+$2/hr -> Monday-Thursday Nights
+$3/hr -> Friday-Sunday Nights
+$2/hr -> Saturday-Sunday Days
What You'll Do:
The Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) is responsible for managing and maintaining the safety and well-being of individuals and staff within the unit, ensuring high standards of care and support for both adults and youth. This role involves conducting vital signs assessments, assisting individuals with daily needs, and providing exceptional customer service. The specialist will also accurately document services provided and significant interactions in the electronic health record (EHR).
Registration and Documentation:
Collect necessary authorizations and release of information documents.
Accurately document all services and significant individual interactions in the EHR.
Visitor Management:
Greet and receive visitors, ensuring security by following established procedures, monitoring the logbook, and issuing visitor badges.
Safety and Security:
Conduct security screenings and inventory personal property upon admission.
Provide orientation to the Observation Unit and Short-term Inpatient Unit, educating individuals on their rights, grievance processes, expectations, and facility rules in accordance with Pennsylvania State regulations.
Maintain unit safety through continuous monitoring and intervention.
Use therapeutic techniques to de-escalate situations with escalated individuals, performing restraints or seclusions when necessary to ensure safety. Monitor individuals in seclusion or mechanical restraints in prescribed intervals.
Direct Care Support:
Assists individuals with activities of daily living, including eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, and transferring.
Lift, move, and transport individuals using proper body mechanics and accident prevention techniques.
Conduct and document vital signs, blood alcohol levels (BAL), urine drug screens, and urine pregnancy tests, reporting any questionable results to the RN or attending physician.
Legal and Compliance Responsibilities:
Attend court-ordered hearings when subpoenaed, serve as a witness on petitions, and provide testimony as needed.
Facility Maintenance:
Ensure the cleanliness of the facility and assigned units by performing light cleaning, collecting soiled linens, and laundering individuals' clothing as necessary.
Maintain overall safety and hygiene within the facility.
Collaboration with Clinical Team:
Work closely with the clinical team to communicate any concerns regarding an individual's psychiatric or medical presentation to the appropriate discipline.
Involuntary Process Assistance:
Assist with the 302 process, serving as a liaison between departments and ensuring effective communication across multiple disciplines involved in individual care.
Additional Duties:
Perform all other duties as assigned.
What You'll Bring:
High school diploma or equivalent and:
At least 12 semester credit hours in Sociology, Social Welfare, Psychology, Gerontology, or another social science field, and two (2) years of experience in public or private human services, including one (1) year of direct mental health care experience
OR
Three (3) years of direct mental health care experience in public or private human services
OR
Consumer or family members with:
At least one (1) year of experience as an advocate or leader in a consumer or family advocacy group
Must be able to perform Safe Clinch patient restraint techniques
Must pass the following background checks
Child Abuse Clearance
FBI Criminal Background Check
Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check
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
Physical Requirements
Safely perform physical interventions (e.g., standing, pivoting, reaching, kneeling, lowering to the floor, and supporting another person’s weight)
Lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally
Tolerate prolonged walking, standing, and observation in a fast-paced environment
Work with individuals who may exhibit agitation, aggression, or unpredictable behavior
It would be great if you had:
Certified training (Safe Clinch, CPR First Aid, therapeutic options, etc.)
Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Psychology, Nursing, Political Science, Counseling, or related field.
What We Offer:
Full-time only:
Employees (and their families) are offered comprehensive health insurance, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
CHS pays for Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Life insurance option for employees and their families
Health Savings Accounts (with $1,000 to $2,000 employer contribution depending on plan)
Flexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)
401k company match after 6 months (50% of deferrals up to 6% of compensation)
Generous PTO starting at 160 hours accrued annually and 12 recognized company holidays
Company‑paid parental leave available to eligible employees
All employees (Pool, Part-time and Full-time):
Employee Assistance Program to help with confidential emotional support, work life solutions, financial solutions, legal assistance, or online support
After 90 days, you are auto enrolled in the 401k Plan
Connections Health Solutions is proud to be a Second Chance Employer.
EEO Statement
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.
Recruitment Fraud Warning
Connections Health Solutions has been made aware of individuals impersonating our recruiters and issuing fraudulent interview invitations and job offers.
Please note:
Official communications come only from an email address ending in @connectionshs.com.
We will never extend an offer without completing our formal interview process.
We will never ask candidates to pay fees, purchase equipment, or send money as part of the hiring process.
If you receive a suspicious communication claiming to represent Connections Health Solutions, please contact [email protected] to verify its authenticity before responding.
We provide crisis stabilization and access to care for anyone needing behavioral health services.
Industry
Mental Health Care
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Founded
2009
Headquarters
Phoenix, Arizona
LinkedIn followers
20,537
Total funding
$58M
Connections Health Solutions collaborates with local governments, health systems, managed care organizations, and community providers to build crisis care systems that work. We operate 24/7 behavioral health crisis centers offering a full continuum of crisis care, from walk-in psychiatric services through stabilization, designed to reduce strain on EDs, law enforcement, and jails while improving outcomes for the individuals we serve and across the behavioral health system.
As an industry leader in immediate-access behavioral health crisis care, we bring proven operational models and a no-wrong-door approach to every community we serve. Our centers in Harrisburg, Kirkland, Phoenix, and Tucson hold The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Behavioral Health Care and Human Services Accreditation.
Our mission is simple: provide immediate care to people in crisis and connect them with the long-term support within their community.
Offices: 2394 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, Arizona 85016, US · 1201 S 7th Ave; Suite #150 Phoenix, AZ 85007, Phoenix, Arizona, US · 2802 E District St, Tucson, Arizona 85714, US · 14554 Lee Rd, Chantilly, Virginia 20151, US · 11410 NE 122nd Way, Kirkland, Washington 98034, US