Vumc

Assoc Behavioral Health Specialist (Psychiatric Assessment, Nights)

Nashville, TN

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 23 hours ago

Patient CareCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

Assists in maintaining the therapeutic environment of the clinical program with occasional guidance.

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.
We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce.

Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department.
Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate facilitation of positive coping strategies in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate human growth and development in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate patient documentation in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
Provides the psychological, emotional and physical care and support required by each patient.
Facilitation of Positive Coping Strategies (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate facilitation of positive coping strategies in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
Human Growth & Development (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate human growth and development in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
Patient Documentation (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate patient documentation in practical applications of moderate difficulty.

Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond.
Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. -

Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated.
Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
Our clinical and nursing support roles are at the center of all we do, helping us be the world leader in advancing personalized health.
High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of
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.

Communication (Intermediate): Clearly, effectively and respectfully communicates to employees or customers.
It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday.
Clearly, effectively and respectfully communicates to employees or customers.

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