Behavioral Health Specialist I

UCHealth•Fort Collins, 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 with the care team to support patients and carry out their plans of care. The position is full time at UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, Colorado, working 72 hours per two-week pay period on nights. It is onsite, with no hybrid or remote option. Pay is $20.87–$27.13 per hour, dependent on relevant experience. UCHealth describes a career ladder through which employees may grow their skills, responsibilities, and pay. The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. The employee relies on instructions and established guidelines and takes appropriate action within the scope of the job.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or satisfactory completion of a UCHealth-administered basic competency test in lieu of a high school diploma or GED.
One year of related Behavioral Health experience.
Advanced CPI within 30 days of hire.
BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross, with a card in hand before the start date; the card must be valid through 60 days after hire. Renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

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 plans of care.
Assist in carrying out plans of care for assigned clients.
Report changes in patients’ physical, mental, or emotional condition to the care team.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus, paid in October during the third year of employment.
Annual merit pay increases based on performance, experience, skills, and cost of living.
Annual market reviews and base-pay adjustments as needed.
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 insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off, paid family and medical leave, 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 when enrolled in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
Up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid for specific educational degrees; 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 and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.