Behavioral Health Specialist/UKHC
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on April 12, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Behavioral Health Specialist/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE43881
Working Title
Behavioral Health Specialist
Department Name
H6140:Psychiatric Services
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 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
04/17/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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 background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
Behavioral Health Specialist/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE43881
Working Title
Behavioral Health Specialist
Department Name
H6140:Psychiatric Services
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 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
04/17/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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 background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you currently licensed by the state of Kentucky as a Registered Nurse (RN) or eligible to obtain license by date of hire?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you currently hold or are you eligible to obtain a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification prior to start date?
- Yes
- No
- * Please choose the answer that best describes your years of paid, full-time employment experience working in a behavioral health role.
- none
- more than 0, up through 1 year
- more than 1 year, up through 3 years
- more than 3 years, up through 5 years
- more than 5 years
- * Please describe your experience as it relates to this position.
(Open Ended Question) - * University of Kentucky HealthCare recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK Healthcare, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of the UK Healthcare values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.
(Open Ended Question) - * University of Kentucky HealthCare seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK HealthCare Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
- Yes
- No
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- HospitalCareers.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- Institute for Diversity in Health Management
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
