Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
Behavioral Health Coordinator
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States, 70801
Behavioral Health Coordinator
The BHC establishes a therapeutic relationship with the patients. The BHC is responsible for coordinating group activities which will serve to foster patient engagement and socialization. The BHC will record these activities and the patient's response to social activities in the electronic medical record. The BHC will work closely with the nurses, social services, and activity therapy departments to coordinate appropriate groups for the skill level. The BHC will be part of a team that is responsible for the safety and security of the behavioral health unit. The BHC is responsible for tasks delegated by the nurse. The BHC is responsible for the overall maintenance of the therapeutic environment and for the collection of specimens and vital signs as needed for the patient's electronic medical record. The BHC relies on established guidelines to accomplish tasks and works under the close supervision of the RN. The BHC may collect specimens, vital signs, and assist patients with their daily activities as needed or requested by the nursing team.
The BHC establishes a therapeutic relationship with the patients. The BHC is responsible for coordinating group activities which will serve to foster patient engagement and socialization. The BHC will record these activities and the patient's response to social activities in the electronic medical record. The BHC will work closely with the nurses, social services, and activity therapy departments to coordinate appropriate groups for the skill level. The BHC will be part of a team that is responsible for the safety and security of the behavioral health unit. The BHC is responsible for tasks delegated by the nurse. The BHC is responsible for the overall maintenance of the therapeutic environment and for the collection of specimens and vital signs as needed for the patient's electronic medical record. The BHC relies on established guidelines to accomplish tasks and works under the close supervision of the RN. The BHC may collect specimens, vital signs, and assist patients with their daily activities as needed or requested by the nursing team.