Behavioral Health Education Specialist

JPS Health Network; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JPS Health Network seeks aBehavioral Health Educator to manage educational projects, coordinate execution, and ensure alignment with strategy and goals. This role services patients of all ages and acts as a resource for staff development within Trinity Springs Pavilion for Psychiatric Services.

The position requires RN licensure in Texas (or LMSW/LCSW/LPC) and proficiency with MS Office. Day shifts, collaborative team environment, and ongoing professional education are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.
• 3+ years of Behavioral Health Nurse preceptoring, teaching, healthcare education or staff development experience.
• Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited college or university.
• Current licensure in Texas as RN or LMSW/LCSW/LPC from the Texas boards.

Responsibilities

• Provides behavioral health education to members of the target audience per physician approved curricula.
• Develops and implements comprehensive behavioral health development/education plans and competency programs.
• Provides individual teaching and counseling on health promotion and disease prevention; plans preventive health services, outreach activities and classes.
• Collaborates with practitioners, nurses, and other health care team members to guide training needs for behavioral health promotion across the continuum.
• Documents information on records and reports according to departmental policies.

Skills

Behavioral Health Education

Staff Development

Curriculum Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

JPS Health Network seeks aBehavioral Health Educator to manage educational projects, coordinate execution, and ensure alignment with strategy and goals. This role services patients of all ages and acts as a resource for staff development within Trinity Springs Pavilion for Psychiatric Services.

The position requires RN licensure in Texas (or LMSW/LCSW/LPC) and proficiency with MS Office. Day shifts, collaborative team environment, and ongoing professional education are available.