Behavioral Health Support Specialist

The Behavioral Health Support Specialist is a key member of the Emergency Department care team responsible for providing behavioral health assessments, crisis intervention, and care coordination for patients with mental health or substance use concerns. This grant-funded role supports the hospital’s ED Diversion Program by reducing unnecessary admissions and facilitating timely follow-up care. The position also involves responding to behavioral health crises throughout the hospital as part of the Behavioral Emergency Response (BERT) team.