Mental health worker vs behavioral health specialist

Differences between mental health worker and behavioral health specialist duties and responsibilities

Mental health worker example responsibilities.

• Respond to and assist in behavioral codes working as a team member to successfully manage patient using methods obtain in CPI training
• Train in provision of CPI, CPR, food handling, infection control and basic nursing care.
• Provide direct care to patients under direction and guidance of professional nursing personnel within a mental illness psychiatric outpatient hospital.
• Assist patients in becoming accustom to hospital routine and encourage them to participate in social and recreational activities to promote rehabilitation.
• Provide referrals to appropriate multidisciplinary services, including mental health, drug/alcohol rehabilitation services, and medical and physical/occupational therapy services.
• Conduct crisis stabilization via sanction CPI techniques with staff assistance.
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Behavioral health specialist example responsibilities.

• Provide individualize intervention for problematic behaviors using TCI techniques such as de-escalation, to prevent and/or manage crisis.
• Complete training in CPR, self-defense, and mental health.
• Monitor meals for residents suffering from eating disorders and provide compassion and encouragement when an individual are struggling with eating.
• Work with kids who have special needs.
• Ensure departments are in compliance with MSHA and OSHA regulations.
• Provide daily and weekly detail reports on client and BHP interaction.
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