Behavioral Health Specialist/UKHC

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

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Job TitleBehavioral Health Specialist/UKHCRequisition NumberRE49400Working TitleBehavioral Health SpecialistDepartment NameH6140:Psychiatric ServicesWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level11Salary Range$26.00-45.70/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationBSN
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience3 yrs
Required License/Registration/CertificationRegistered Nurse (RN) and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification within 6 months of hire
Physical RequirementsThe 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.
ShiftMust 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 SummaryThe 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 / AbilitiesThe 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? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceBSN required, MSN preferred, along with nursing experience in behavioral health setting(s).
Deadline to Apply04/16/2025Our University CommunityWe 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.

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Posting Specific Questions
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* Are you currently licensed by the state of Kentucky as a Registered Nurse (RN) or eligible to obtain license by date of hire? YesNo * Do you currently hold or are you eligible to obtain a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification prior to start date? YesNo * Please choose the answer that best describes your years of paid, full-time employment experience working in a behavioral health role. nonemore than 0, up through 1 yearmore than 1 year, up through 3 yearsmore than 3 years, up through 5 yearsmore than 5 years * Please describe your experience as it relates to this position.
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* Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system? HigherEdJobs.comDiverseeducation.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
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