Health Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, family studies, or a related field; education is verified.
• Ability to obtain a Colorado Department of Education substitute license within six months of hire.
• Pass the Special Education Training skills assessment on IEP reading and implementation provided by the Special Education Supervisor.
• Demonstrated experience de-escalating negative behaviors and creating safe environments.
• Demonstrated experience in behavioral health, special education, or early childhood education.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for critical, time-sensitive daily documentation.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Positive motor vehicle (DMV) record, proof of current automobile insurance coverage, and a valid, current Colorado driver’s license.
• Obtain Basic Life Support and First Aid certification within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and using crisis prevention and intervention techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Lead a safe, consistent, and supportive learning environment through collaboration and effective communication with the multidisciplinary treatment team, providing culturally sensitive care in accordance with the care and treatment plan.
• Independently initiate and assist the Special Education Teacher with planning, instruction, and facilitation of educational programming; facilitate social-emotional learning and assist with academic instruction.
• Facilitate group activities involving education, goal setting, relaxation, skill building, and psychoeducation, as appropriate to the patient’s skill level.
• Use Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) to proactively teach and manage patients’ emotions and behaviors, including responding appropriately to physical and verbal aggression.
• Recognize critical situations and coordinate with the multidisciplinary team to develop, implement, and adjust interventions and supports.
• Respond to patient crises using appropriate crisis interventions, including physical restraint in accordance with behavioral health policy standards.
• Perform and accurately document patient care interventions, observations, and group and educational interactions in Epic, including critical reports, medical reports, physical management reports, daily home logs, and daily treatment-plan goal tracking.
• Mentor peer mental health workers in documentation and interventions.
• Float to other classrooms or departments within the role’s scope and qualifications based on business need.
• Meet Intermountain Health requirements and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package covering programs intended to support health, security, connection, and engagement.