Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS) (BHT) - St. Mary's Hospital - Full Time - Nights - Richmond, VA
Listed compensation
$18.11-$27.17/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Bon Secours Mercy Health as a Behavioral Health Specialist – Nights, Sign-On Bonus in Richmond, Virginia, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $18.11 - $27.17/hr.
- Sign-On Bonus up to $2,500
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage
- HSA/FSA Options
- Life Insurance
- Mental Health Resources
- Paid Time Off
- Parental and FMLA Leave
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Backup Care for Children and Elders
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Bon Secours Mercy Health as a Behavioral Health Specialist – Nights, Sign-On Bonus.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Specialist provides direct patient care, including vital sign monitoring, hygiene assistance, and patient rounding under the supervision of healthcare professionals. They also act as a liaison between patients and nurses while maintaining accurate and timely documentation of patient status.
Requirements
Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED, with a Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required, and experience in a mental health or healthcare setting is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Certifications
Key Skills
Healthcare Administration Career Context
Of the 40 active Healthcare Administration listings this role was benchmarked against, 25% are remote, 23% 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 7.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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