Behavioral Health Specialist/UKHC | University of Kentucky Job at University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

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  • University of Kentucky
  • Lexington, KY

Job Description

Department Name: H3060:Children's/Maternal/Psychiatric Svcs

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 and will have strong interpersonal skills.

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education:

BSN

Required Related Experience:

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification :

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

Preferred Education/Experience:

Certification in psychiatric nursing and behavioral health or psychiatric nursing, and inpatient hospital experience preferred.

University Community of Inclusion:

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 background check and/or drug screen.

About University of Kentucky

Adjacent to downtown Lexington, UK is nestled in the scenic heart of the beautiful Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. UK's campus covers more than 814 acres, with more than 30,700 students and 13,500 full-time employees, including nearly 2,400 full-time faculty and librarians.

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