Behavioral Health Specialist I Parkview

UCHealth University of Colorado Health; Colorado; On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

UCHealth Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, CO, seeks a Behavioral Health professional to support a safe, therapeutic environment across inpatient, ED, or ambulatory settings. Under RN supervision, you will assist in milieu management and patient care.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED, 1 year of behavioral health experience, and current BLS/CPR certification. Pay ranges from $18.40 to $27.60 per hour, dependent on experience, with a PRN, variable schedule.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of related Behavioral Health experience required.
• BLS through AHA or Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date.

Responsibilities

• Provides a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment in collaboration with the care team.
• Monitors and documents patients' coping mechanisms and provides crisis intervention when necessary.
• Contributes to the plan of care and assists in carrying it out; reports changes in condition to the care team.
• Follows instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform job functions.
• Maintains composure and uses critical thinking to act appropriately in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

Behavioral Health Experience

BLS/CPR Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Location

UCHealth Parkview Medical Center, CO,Pueblo

Department

Behavioral Outpatient

Work Schedule

PRN, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift

Days

Pay

$18.40 - $27.60 / 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, provides a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment.
• Continually monitors and documents patient’s coping mechanisms and provides 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. Reports 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

• High School diploma or GED, or in lieu of HS/GED, satisfactory completion of UCHealth-administered basic competency test is required.
• 1 year of related Behavioral Health experience required.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

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Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
• Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

*Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

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