Pediatric Behavioral Health Specialist

Intermountain Health

1d • $19 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a full-time pediatric behavioral health specialist (BHS) at the Salt Lake campus of Primary Children’s Hospital. The BHS will work closely with the psychiatry/consult liaison and crisis teams to provide one on one support to pediatric patients on medical units of the hospital. This support mirrors the BHS support provided on a behavioral health unit but in an individualized setting. The BHS will teach coping and regulation skills, provide de-escalation, collaborate with and coach medical staff on behavior management techniques, and implement clinician-driven treatment plans to support patient safety and healing.

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

• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive 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.
• Up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution through the PEAK program.
• 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level