Behavioral Health Education Specialist I

Intermountain Health • Denver, CO

27d • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Education Specialist provides direct patient care by developing rapport with patients, facilitating patient/caregiver safety, gathering critical data to inform the treatment team in the development of the treatment and education plan of care, and implementing interventions as recommended by the multi-disciplinary treatment team. This role is furthered by providing individual, supportive contacts to patients that focus on validating negative feelings, offering strategies for coping, building self-esteem, development of skills, and initial assessment of immediate risk to self and others.

Requirements

• Four or more years of demonstrated experience working in Behavioral Health, Special Education, Early Childhood Education
• Demonstrated experience in the practice of de-escalating negative behaviors and creating safe environments.
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Positive driving motor vehicle (DMV) record, proof of current automobile insurance coverage, and a copy of a valid driver's license
• Basic Life Support and First Aid within 90 days of employment

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, family studies, or related field (education is verified)
• Ability to obtain Colorado Department of Education substitute license within 6 months of hire
• Bi-lingual in Spanish

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe, consistent, and supportive environment by collaborating and effectively communicating with the multidisciplinary treatment team and providing culturally sensitive care in accordance with the care/treatment plan.
• Assists with planning, instruction, and facilitation in all areas of educational programming.
• Will facilitate classroom programming in the absence of the primary teacher.
• Assists Educational Mental Health Specialist and Special Education teacher in creating and implementing various group content including educational activities, goal setting, relaxation, skill building, and psycho-educational activities as dictated by skill level.
• Can comfortably and effectively work with physically and verbally aggressive patients.
• Able to maintain calm demeanor while engaging with patients actively exhibiting negative or maladaptive behaviors.
• Utilizes Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) techniques to reduce client’s stress and maintain safety.
• Anticipates and diffuses patient behaviors that have the likelihood to lead to unsafe behaviors.
• Responds calmly and safely to escalating behaviors, asks for assistance as needed, and responds with a team-based approach.
• Determines when the use of higher-level interventions is needed and can safely and appropriately initiate physical restraints per TCI guidelines.
• Mentors new Mental Health Workers on the use of crisis interventions.
• Performs and accurately documents patient care interventions, observations, and group/educational interactions in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Will be required to float to other classrooms or departments (within scope and qualifications) based on business need.
• Satisfy all Intermountain Health requirements and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees