Behavioral Health Specialist I

Job Description

Description

Location : UCHealth UCHlth Memorial Hosp Central, US : CO : Colorado Springs

Department : Psych ED

FTE : Full Time, 0.9, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift : Nights

Pay : $20.87 - $27.13 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Summary :

Under supervision of registered nurse, performs services to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients with behavioral health needs in the inpatient, emergency department or ambulatory setting by performing services involving milieu management.

Responsibilities :

In collaboration with care team, provide safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment.

Continually monitors and documents patient's coping mechanisms and provide crisis intervention when necessary.

Provides input and recommendations to the clinical team to help develop the plan of care and assists in carrying out the plan of care for assigned clients. Report any changes in physical, mental, or emotional condition to care team.

Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements :

• Minimum Required Education : High School diploma or GED, or in lieu of HS / GED, satisfactory completion of UCHealth-administered basic competency test is required. Preferred : Bachelor's degree in behavioral health related field.

Required Licensure / Certification : Life support and other certification as determined at the position level.

Minimum Experience : Effective January 1, 2023 : 1 year of related Behavioral Health experience required.

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