Behavioral Health Specialist I

UCHealth•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the Behavioral Health Specialist I helps maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients with behavioral health needs in inpatient, emergency department, or ambulatory settings. The role involves milieu management and working in collaboration with the care team. This is a full-time, onsite position at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central in Colorado Springs, in the Virtual Behavioral Health Center. The schedule is 72 hours per two-week pay period on night shifts. Pay is $20.87–$27.13 per hour, depending on relevant experience. UCHealth describes a structured career ladder through which employees may grow their skills, responsibilities, and pay. The organization also offers a total rewards program focused on employee recognition, health and well-being, time away from work, retirement savings, education, and career growth. Eligibility for some programs depends on scheduled work hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or satisfactory completion of the UCHealth-administered basic competency test in lieu of a diploma or GED.
One year of related behavioral health experience.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; the card must be in hand before the start date and remain valid through 60 days of hire. Renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health-related field.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the care team to provide a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment.
Continually monitor and document patients’ coping mechanisms and provide crisis intervention when necessary.
Provide input and recommendations to the clinical team to help develop the plan of care, and assist in carrying out the plan for assigned clients.
Report changes in patients’ physical, mental, or emotional condition to the care team.
Perform job functions using instructions and pre-established guidelines.
Use critical thinking and decisive judgment, work with minimal supervision, and take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus, paid in October during the third year of employment.
Annual merit pay increases based on performance.
Annual market reviews of positions and base pay rates.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary benefits, including accident and critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), and leaves of absence.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; a health savings account is available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
For specific educational degrees, up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid by UCHealth; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.