Pediatric Behavioral Health Specialist
About The Position
The Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS), under the direction and supervision of the treatment team, provides direct therapeutic contact to patients through the delivery of specific groups designed to address the core psychological vulnerabilities which commonly lead to patients entering crisis. This role is furthered by providing individual, ad-hoc supportive contact with patients that focus on validating negative feelings, offering strategies for coping, building self-esteem, development of skills, and assessment of immediate risk to self and others. Perform tasks as assigned to ensure unit safety is maintained in accordance with the psychiatric technician essential functions (Visual safety rounds, room checks, inventory of patient belongings).
Requirements
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers
- Demonstrated relevant work experience in a behavioral health or similar setting and ability to demonstrate all BHS job essentials.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or family studies.
- 6 months relevant work experience in a behavioral health or similar setting and ability to demonstrate all BHS job essentials.
Responsibilities
- Leads or co-leads educational and/or didactic groups.
- Ensures a positive and safe milieu by role-modeling prosocial attitudes, providing platforms for positively engaged patients to do the same, strategically managing negative influences on the milieu.
- In collaboration with the treatment team, participates in the overall environment of care, including safety interventions, patient care needs, assisting with ADL’s and self-directed resources.
- Takes initiative to improve the work environment and guide others toward resolving problems/treatment questions.
- May assist in mentoring and/or orientation of new caregivers and students.
- Aligns with the Intermountain Operating Model and continuous improvement practices including idea escalation, unit project coordination, and change management.
- Maintains high standards of professionalism and sets the example for patients and other caregivers by modeling appropriate and positive behaviors and coaching peers and patients in real time.
- Completes timely and accurate documentation of groups, patient care interventions, and observations.
- May provide more direct observation of acutely unsafe patients in collaboration with the treatment team and charge nurse, including instances when assigned to act as a 1:1.
Benefits
- We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
- Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.
- Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
