Job Information
University of Kentucky Behavioral Health Specialist/UKHC in Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
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 | $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 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 | 02/05/2025 |
| 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 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)
- 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
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/pARYGZh5Y4LQYSPGgcddrM
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