Posted in Other about 3 hours ago.
Location: Lexington, Kentucky
| Job Title | Behavioral Health Specialist/UKHC |
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| Requisition Number | RE47354 |
| Working Title | Behavioral Health Specialist |
| Department Name | H3060:Children's/Maternal/Psychiatric Svcs |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 11 |
| Salary Range | $26.00-45.70/hour |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | BSN |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| 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 50-100 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 shift per week, 7:00pm – 7:00am; may include some weekends per departmental needs. |
| Job Summary | The University of Kentucky Healthcare (UKHC) Enterprise is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist. The Behavioral Health Specialist will support the care of patients who have psychiatric, behavioral, and/ or substance use issues; this position will act as an expert resource and work collaboratively with the psychiatric and addiction consult services. The Behavior Health Specialist 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. |
| 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 | 09/29/2024 |
| Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national check and/or drug screen. |
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