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Bon Secours Mercy Health
Kilmarnock, Virginia

Behavioral Health Specialist - Rappahannock General Hospital - PRN

Healthcare AdminIncludes callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$18.11-$27.17/hr

The week · per this posting

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0.01

Work Shift

Evenings/Nights (United States of America)

Bon Secours

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect.

Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Behavioral Health Specialist - Rappahannock General Hospital - PRN

Job Summary

The Behavioral Health Specialist provides direct patient care under the supervision of a designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, and within policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH).

Essential Functions

Ensures quality patient care, provides vital sign measurement, maintains patient hygiene, assists with mobility, and supports unit-based specialty duties.

  • Acts as liaison between the patient and nurse to report changes and share pertinent information.
  • Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care.
  • Completes patient rounding, 15-minute patient checks, and patient safety companion services as assigned.
  • Collects patient data and completes patient screenings as applicable.
  • Participates in continued education and in-service training.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education

  • High School Diploma/GED (required)
  • Bachelor’s Degree, related field (preferred)

Licensing & Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) American Health Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)

  • State Tested Nursing Aide (STNA) (preferred)
  • Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) (preferred)
  • Registered Social Work Assistant (SWA) (preferred)
  • Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) (preferred)
  • Counselor in Training (preferred)
  • Human Services-Board Certified Practitioner (HS- BCP) (preferred)
  • American Association of Psychiatric Technicians (AAPT) (preferred)

Experience

1 year of experience in a mental health or health care setting (preferred)

Range

  • Minimum: $18.11
  • Maximum: $27.17
  • Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Bon Secours associate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
  • Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
  • Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
  • Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department

Adult Behavioral Health Unit - Rappahannock

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).

Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Specialist provides direct patient care, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with hygiene, and performing patient safety checks. They act as a liaison between patients and nursing staff while maintaining accurate documentation of patient status.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or GED is required, with a Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in a mental health or healthcare setting and possess or be willing to obtain Basic Life Support certification.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Certifications

BLS (preferred)Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Mobility assistanceData collectionPatient screeningCommunication

Healthcare Administration Career Context

Of the 40 active Healthcare Administration listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 38% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Healthcare Administration pay on WeekdayDoc is up 20.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
15%
Loan repayment
12%
CME allowance
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PSLF eligible
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Healthcare Administration listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,157 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Kilmarnock

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$344k
Median resident rent
$630/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Bon Secours Mercy Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Cincinnati, Ohio
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
Incentives
Referral bonuses
403(b) with employer contributions
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Prescription coverage