Behavioral Health Specialist

CommonSpirit Health • Layton, UT

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About The Position

You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success. This position will work under the supervision of nurses, social workers, case managers, psychiatrists, or other medical professionals to observe and support patients with mental health and/or substance use needs.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 2:00pm - 10:30pm
Training will be in Salt Lake City, day shift

Requirements

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Experience with mental health, substance use disorder or working in a behavioral health/human services organization preferably in ED setting
• Passionate, nonjudgmental, empathetic, and attentive approach to assisting patients with behavioral health needs
• Ability to develop a strong rapport with patients
• Interest/proficiency in working with individuals recently released from incarceration, homeless individuals, and other marginalized populations
• Basic computer literacy and ability to use computer information systems
• Ability to interact with patients in a culturally relatable manner.
• Able to respond appropriately in a crisis.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Medium Work - exert/lift up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly

Nice To Haves

• Additional ability to communicate in languages spoken in the local community such as Spanish is extremely helpful
• Preference for applicants with connections to, and reflecting the diversity of, the local community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED