Behavioral Health Specialist I

UCHealth•Aurora, 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 collaboration with the care team. The position is onsite at UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion in Aurora, Colorado, and is PRN with a flex shift. The stated pay range is $20.87–$27.13 per hour, dependent on relevant experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or satisfactory completion of the UCHealth-administered basic competency test in lieu of a diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of related behavioral health experience.
Advanced CPI certification within 30 days of hire, with yearly recertification to meet BHA rule 11.9.3D.
BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with the card in hand before the start date and valid through 60 days after hire. Renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the care team to provide a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment.
Continuously 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, and assist in carrying out plans of care 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

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, a 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.
Tuition support for eligible educational programs, including up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees for specific 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.
Three-Year Incentive Bonus, subject to the program's stated schedule and conditions.
Annual merit pay increase for performance meeting or exceeding standards.
Annual market reviews of positions and base pay adjustments as needed.