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Form of workThe Behavior Health Specialist (BHS) must demonstrate competency with patient interventions and use clinical judgment based on unit population and age specific needs of the patient. They deliver a variety of mental health treatment modalities, including psycho-educational group presentations, individual counseling, milieu therapy, recreation or activity therapy, and behavior modification strategies. The BHS provides assistance to the primary nurse in management of patient needs and support services for effective completion of daily routine.
Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute (PPI) employs two levels of the BHS.
BHS I
- HS Diploma or equivalent required
- Analytical, planning, and decision-making skills necessary to effectively make accurate and rapid judgments in critical situations.
- Demonstrates basic skills related to care of psychiatric patients.
- Maintain certification/education as required (e.g. Nonviolent Crisis Prevention and Intervention, CPR, etc.)
- Basic computer skills required.
BHS II
- Bachelor's degree in a psychosocial science or related field; OR Associate's degree OR 3 years' experience in the Behavioral Health related field; OR Nursing Student with an Associate's degree who has been accepted and is currently attending an accredited School of Nursing.
- Analytical and planning and decision-making skills necessary to effectively make accurate and rapid judgments in critical situations.
- Demonstrates basic skills related to care of psychiatric patients.
- Maintain certification/education as required (e.g. Nonviolent Crisis Prevention and Intervention, CPR, etc.)
- Basic computer skills required.
PPI is currently recruiting for full-time and part-time, evening and night shift BHS positions and has 8 and 12-hour shift options available. All positions require every other weekend rotation. Shift and weekend differentials apply.
