Behavioral Health Specialist in Aurora, Colorado

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Job ID91847

LocationAurora, Colorado

Full/Part TimePart-Time

Regular/TemporaryRegular

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Job Overview

The Behavioral Health Specialist is responsible for direct patient care and
safety including supervision and management of children and adolescents;
performs duties under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed
psychiatric professional. This position may encounter potentially volatile
care situations that could result in bodily harm.

Additional Information

Department Name: Partial Hospitalization Program
Job Status: 24hrs PT
Shift: Based on dept needs

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree with a minor in psychology or related field
Equivalency: Professional relevant experience may substitute for the
bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.
Certification(s):Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR certification

Responsibilities

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE
Neonate – 30 days to 1yr
Toddlers – >1yr to 3yrs
Pre-Schoolers – >3yrs to 5yrs
School age – >5yrs to 13yrs
Adolescent – >13yrs to 18yrs
Adult – >18yrs to 65yrs
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the
following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the
functions which the employee may be expected to perform.
Provides direct patient care and management of children and adolescents while
under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed psychiatric
professional.
Leads, monitors and collaborates educational and therapeutic groups for
patients.
Participates in clinical rounds, maintains communication with unit or
department leadership.
Responds as part of the Behavioral Assistance Resource Team; provides
assistance to patients, family members or visitors 18 years of age and
younger exhibiting the potential for harm to self or others.
Ensures proper documentation of patient progress; completes 15-minute
patient checks; provides one-to-one patient observation and or milieu
management.
Assists new hires as required.
Attends educational in-services for Behavior Specialists; participates in
unit committees and educational offerings.
Collaborates with other disciplines or departments n patient care and unit
safety.
Provides customer service as related to the Mental Health field.

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