Behavioral Health Specialist

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Nevada (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Educational reimbursement

Loan Repayment Program

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing

Paid Time Off

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Heartland Behavioral Health in Nevada, Missouri, seeks a Behavioral Health Specialist to provide direct patient care under the supervision of the unit charge nurse. The role may require extended shifts depending on facility needs and patient census.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, CPR and Crisis Management certifications, and about one year of experience with emotionally-disturbed or chemically-dependent individuals. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required; some related coursework preferred.
• CPR and Crisis Management certification required.
• Preferred one year experience dealing with emotionally-disturbed or chemically-dependent individuals.
• Must be 21 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of the unit charge nurse.
• Support facility operations, including potential extended shifts as needed.

Skills

Legible handwriting

Sentence construction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR certification

Crisis Management certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Heartland Behavioral Health has been providing care for children and adolescents for over 100 years in Nevada, Missouri. We treat male and female patients ages 4 through 17 in acute and ages 4 through 17 females in the residential programs for conditions ranging from depression, anxiety and other mood disorders to recovering from a traumatic event. All of our programs have been designed and tailored to help our patients grow and prosper. Heartland programs are provided with a focus on Trauma Informed Care.

Heartland is nestled within 50 secluded acres in Nevada, Missouri, providing the perfect rural area setting for our residents to heal and grow. A reprieve from everyday life, our peaceful environment allows residents to return to the basics and reconnect with themselves and others. We also offer leisure activities, such as baseball, basketball and an equestrian program, that allow children and adolescents to enjoy themselves while building self-confidence, trust and teamwork.

JOIN OUR TEAM AND HELP US CHANGE LIVES!

The Behavioral Health Specialist performs direct patient care duties and services under the direct supervision of the unit charge nurse. There may be times that this position requires an extension of shifts/hours through mandation and decrease of shifts/hours available being placed in low census status. These are dependent upon facility operational needs.

Benefit Highlights:

• After 90 Days, Rate Increase to $19.00 p/h
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Educational reimbursement for qualified positions
• Loan Repayment Program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generours Paid Time Off
• Career development opportunities
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED. Some previous college courses in related field preferred.
• Must be able to complete CPR and Crisis Management certification.
• Prefer one year experience dealing with emotionally-disturbed or chemically-dependent individuals.
• Legible handwriting and ability to construct grammatically correct sentence structure.
• Must be 21 years or older

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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