Behavioral Health Specialist, Inpatient, PHC

Vail Health Hospital • Edwards, CO

11d • $26 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Specialist plays a pivotal role in developing, leading, and enhancing therapeutic and psychoeducational programming for individuals with complex behavioral health needs. This position provides advanced one-on-one and group support to patients, collaborates directly with interdisciplinary behavioral health teams, and serves as support to the Behavioral Health Nursing and Technician staff.

Requirements

• Two years of experience working in behavioral health settings, with demonstrated expertise in supporting individuals with complex mental health needs preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.
• Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Associate degree or certification in behavioral health, psychology, or a related field preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Proven ability to design, implement, and evaluate therapeutic group programming and individualized interventions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops, schedules, and implements engaging therapeutic groups and psychoeducational sessions tailored to diverse patient needs.
• Provides advanced one-on-one support and interventions for patients presenting with complex behavioral health concerns, as assigned by the behavioral health team.
• Serves as a liaison between Nursing staff, Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT’s), and behavioral health professionals to ensure seamless communication and continuity of care.
• Actively participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and care planning processes, contributing clinical insight and recommendations.
• Coaches and supports BHT staff in the use of de-escalation techniques, intervention strategies, and therapeutic engagement methods.
• Leads by example and promote best practices in behavioral health interventions and patient care throughout the team.
• Documents group sessions, patient responses, progress, and provides timely feedback to the behavioral health team for ongoing care coordination.
• May provide direct care and support to patients, including assistance with daily living activities/hygiene, obtaining vital signs, crisis interventions, and health education.
• May conduct regular patient safety checks, monitors for any signs of distress or behavioral changes and environmental/room checks. Ensures a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Ensures compliance with local, internal, state, federal, and regulatory standards and compliance including quality assurance, safety, infection control, and environmental procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Role models the principals of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
• Housing programs
• Childcare reimbursement
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Tuition Assistance
• Existing Student Loan Repayment
• Specialty Certification Reimbursement
• Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
• Recreation discounts
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees