Behavioral Health Specialist I: Crisis & Milieu Care

UCHealth; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

PTO and family leave (Colorado FAMLI)

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/yr;

Tuition paid up to 100% for specific)

Job summary

UCHealth's Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins is seeking a Behavioral Health Aide to support a safe, therapeutic milieu under RN supervision in inpatient, emergency department, or ambulatory settings.

The position is onsite with a day and night rotation. Pay ranges from $20.87 to $27.13 per hour and is experience-based. UCHealth offers a structured career ladder and robust benefits to grow skills and responsibility.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED, or UCHealth competency test.
• 1 year of related Behavioral Health experience required.
• Advanced CPI within 30 days of hire.
• BLS - card in-hand before start date; renewals must be issued by American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provides a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment in collaboration with the care team.
• Monitors and documents patient coping mechanisms and provides crisis intervention as needed.
• Contributes to care plan development and assists in carrying out the plan for assigned clients; reports changes in condition.
• Follows instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform job functions.
• Works in a fast-paced environment with critical thinking and decisive judgement; minimal supervision.

Skills

HS Diploma

BH Experience

CPI within 30 days

BLS CPR

Job description

UCHealth's Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins is seeking a Behavioral Health Aide to support a safe, therapeutic milieu under RN supervision in inpatient, emergency department, or ambulatory settings.

The position is onsite with a day and night rotation. Pay ranges from $20.87 to $27.13 per hour and is experience-based. UCHealth offers a structured career ladder and robust benefits to grow skills and responsibility.