Pays $18.11-$27.17/hr — $9k below the Healthcare Admin market median of ~$66k (42 jobs)
Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) (BHT) - St. Mary's Hospital - Full Time - Days - Richmond, VA
About the Role
Full-time Behavioral Health Specialist at St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond, VA. Day shift, $18.11-$27.17/hr, up to $2,500 sign-on bonus.
Join Bon Secours as a Behavioral Health Specialist – Sign-On Bonus in Richmond, Virginia. Bon Secours About Us 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.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $18.11 - $27.17/hr.
- Signing bonus: $2,500.
- Incentives
- Referral bonuses
- 403(b) with employer contributions
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Bon Secours in Richmond, Virginia.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Specialist provides direct patient care, including vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene, and mobility assistance. They also act as a liaison between patients and nursing staff while ensuring accurate documentation and safety rounding.
Requirements
Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED, with a Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred. At least one year of experience in a mental health or healthcare setting is preferred, along with relevant certifications like BLS, CNA, or STNA.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Certifications
Key Skills
Healthcare Administration Career Context
Of the 42 active Healthcare Administration listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 17% have no call, 55% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$47k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $47k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Healthcare Administration pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
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