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Behavioral Health Specialist/UKHC

3 months ago

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Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Behavioral Health Specialist/UKHC
Requisition Number RE46814
Working Title Behavioral Health Specialist
Department Name H6140:
Psychiatric Services
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 11
Salary Range $ /hour
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education

BSN
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Required Related Experience
3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification
Registered Nurse (RN) and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification within 6 months of hire

Physical Requirements

The essential functions for this position include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull pounds on a daily basis and 25-50 pounds frequently; as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time.

The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases, hazards of radiation, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.


Shift
Must be able to work three 12-hour shifts per week (7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.) Will also be required to work some weekends and holidays.

Job Summary
The University of Kentucky Healthcare (UKHC) Enterprise is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist.

The Behavioral Health Specialist will support the care of adult and pediatric patients on medical surgical units who have psychiatric, behavioral, and/ or substance use issues.

This nurse will act as an expert resource and work collaboratively with the psychiatric and addiction consult services.

This nurse will support patient care through direct nursing consultation, coaching/mentoring, learning needs assessment, formal and informal education, and providing guidance to the nurses and team.

This nurse will lead Behavioral Health Emergency Response Team (BERT) responses to psychiatric emergencies within the Kentucky Children's Hospital, Good Samaritan, and Chandler Medical Center.


Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The ideal candidate will be an experienced RN, hold a
BSN, and will have strong interpersonal skills. Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification within one year of hire.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience

BSN required, MSN preferred, along with nursing experience in behavioral health setting(s).

Deadline to Apply 08/22/2024
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