Behavioral Health Program & Clinical Education Coordinator

Vail-Health-Hospital; Edwards (CO); On-site; USD 66,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Parental leave (4 weeks paid)

Housing programs

Childcare reimbursement

Educational Programs

Job summary

Vail Health in Edwards, CO is seeking a Behavioral Health Program & Clinical Education Coordinator to design and coordinate inpatient behavioral health programming and evidence-based interventions. The role involves developing staff education needs assessments, implementing training, and collaborating with leadership to support clinical teams.

The position requires RN licensure in Colorado (or compact state), BLS, and four years of nursing experience, with behavioral health experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Four years of nursing experience required.
• Behavioral health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive assessment of clinical staff education needs.
• Develops clinical education programs based on the needs assessments.
• Implements educational programs based on the needs of clinical staff.
• Participates in the design of orientation programs for new employees.
• Develops annual skills training for inpatient employees.
• Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to develop educational materials and programs.
• Works with HR to document all training and clinical education of staff.
• Responds to clinical staff requests, emails, questions, and requests.
• Coordinates and oversees inpatient behavioral health programs to ensure delivery of structured, evidence-based services that meet patient and regulatory requirements.
• Monitors program effectiveness through data collection, outcome tracking, and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Nursing experience

Behavioral health

Job description

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Behavioral Health Program & Clinical Education Coordinator

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Schedule

Schedule Full-time year-round Shift Days

Details

Company Behavioral Health Location Edwards, CO Category Behavioral Health Clinical Yes Close Date October 12, 2026

Pay

Hourly $47.79 – $76.21 USD

About the opportunity:

To design and coordinate behavioral health inpatient programming to deliver structured, evidence-based therapeutic interventions in a safe, supportive environment that addresses the acute mental health needs of patients while promoting stabilization, recovery, and continuity of care. To develop and provide education and training needs in collaboration with the leadership team to support the clinical team. Responsible for needs assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of educational experiences for staff.

What you will do:

• Performs comprehensive assessment of clinical staff education needs.
• Develops clinical education programs based on the needs assessments.
• Implements educational programs based on the needs of clinical staff.
• Participates in the design of orientation programs for new employees.
• Develops annual skills training for inpatient employees.
• Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to develop educational materials and programs.
• Works with HR to document all training and clinical education of staff.
• Responds to clinical staff requests, emails, questions, and requests.
• Coordinates and oversees inpatient behavioral health programs to ensure delivery of structured, evidence-based services that meet patient and regulatory requirements.
• Monitors program effectiveness through data collection, outcome tracking, and quality improvement initiatives.
• This position requires one weekly shift on the floor and as needed.
• Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
• Must be HIPAA compliant

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

What you will need:

Experience

• Four years of nursing experience required
• Behavioral health experience preferred

Education

License(s) and Certification(s)

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado or from a valid compact state required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Benefits at Vail Health Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement
• Medical
• Vision
• Educational Programs:
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  • Specialty Certification Reimbursement
  • Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Paid Time Off:
  • Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts
  • Pet insurance

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay:

$47.79 — $76.21 USD