Behavioral Health Educator

Denver Health and Hospital Authority•Denver, CO

23h

About The Position

Denver Health is recruiting a mission-driven Behavioral Health Educator for its Substance Use Disorder Operations department. Under minimum supervision, this role performs patient-centered needs assessments, care coordination, behavioral health education, and psychosocial support, primarily by phone and occasionally in person. The educator facilitates individualized behavior-change interventions using motivational interviewing, oversees clinic-wide screening for substance use and addictions, depression, anxiety, and psychosocial functioning, encourages staff engagement, and connects patients with appropriate community resources. The role also provides Brief Intervention or Referral to Treatment for patients at risk for chemical dependency. The position collaborates on hospital-wide health education initiatives, identifies resources and organizations that address patient health needs, and maintains community partnerships. The educator develops programs and materials, supports individuals and families affected by behavioral health issues, coordinates with interdisciplinary teams, and participates in outreach, quality improvement, and peer review. Denver Health is an integrated academic healthcare system and Colorado’s primary safety-net healthcare system. The organization describes itself as mission-driven and offers a range of employee benefits and development opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public health, human services, health sciences, psychology, sociology, or a related field.
Three years of healthcare or health education experience.
One to two years conducting behavior change and/or health education.
Knowledge of comprehensive health education and substance use, and experience with behavior-change counseling.
Ability to coordinate health education within a clinic and with community resources.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Experience facilitating confidential one-on-one visits and managing caseloads.
Ability to work independently, prioritize, and conduct multiple activities.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team player.
Exceptional organizational skills, excellent oral and written communication, and creative problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver educational programs on behavioral health topics to individuals, families, and groups.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement behavioral health education initiatives.
Provide support and resources to individuals and families impacted by behavioral health issues.
Assess training needs and develop training plans.
Develop and distribute educational materials, including brochures, handouts, and online resources.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of training and education activities.
Participate in community outreach to raise awareness of behavioral health issues.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and peer review processes.
Conduct one-on-one patient-centered needs assessments, care coordination, behavioral health education, and psychosocial support, primarily by phone and occasionally in person.
Facilitate individualized behavior-change interventions using motivational interviewing.
Supervise clinic-wide screening for substance use and addictions, depression, anxiety, and overall psychosocial functioning.
Promote staff engagement and provide referrals to appropriate community resources.
Provide Brief Intervention or Referral to Treatment for patients at risk for chemical dependency.
Collaborate on hospital-wide health education initiatives as needed.
Identify resources and organizations serving patient health needs and maintain community partnerships.

Benefits

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick time, and seven holidays.
100% paid parental leave for up to six weeks.
Immediate retirement plan eligibility with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Employer-paid disability and life insurance.
Well-being programs, including an on-site employee fitness center and the RESTORE Center.
Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
Childcare discount programs.
Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center.
Career advancement pathways and professional clinical advancement program.
Shared governance.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, free student loan coaching, and assistance navigating the PSLF program.
Eligibility for National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps programs.
Employee discounts and perks on brands, travel, and more.