Pediatric Behavioral Health Specialist - Inpatient

divh2Behavioral Health Specialist/h2pThe Behavioral Health Specialist (BHS), under the direction and supervision of the treatment team, provides direct therapeutic contact to patients through the delivery of specific groups designed to address the core psychological vulnerabilities which commonly lead to patients entering crisis. This role is furthered by providing individual, ad-hoc supportive contact with patients that focus on validating negative feelings, offering strategies for coping, building self-esteem, development of skills, and assessment of immediate risk to self and others. Perform tasks as assigned to ensure unit safety is maintained in accordance with the psychiatric technician essential functions (Visual safety rounds, room checks, inventory of patient belongings)./ph3Essential Functions/h3ulliLeads or co-leads educational and/or didactic groups./liliEnsures a positive and safe milieu by role-modeling prosocial attitudes, providing platforms for positively engaged patients to do the same, strategically managing negative influences on the milieu./liliIn collaboration with the treatment team, participates in the overall environment of care, including safety interventions, patient care needs, assisting with ADLs and self-directed resources./liliTakes initiative to improve the work environment and guide others toward resolving problems/treatment questions. May assist in mentoring and/or orientation of new caregivers and students./liliAligns with the Intermountain Operating Model and continuous improvement practices including idea escalation, unit project coordination, and change management./liliMaintains high standards of professionalism and sets the example for patients and other caregivers by modeling appropriate and positive behaviors and coaching peers and patients in real time./liliCompletes timely and accurate documentation of groups, patient care interventions, and observations./liliMay provide more direct observation of acutely unsafe patients in collaboration with the treatment team and charge nurse, including instances when assigned to act as a 1:1./li/ulh3Skills/h3ulliPatient Safety/liliCommunication/liliLeadership Behaviors/liliProblem Solving/liliCoaching/liliSkill Development/liliEmpathy and Emotional Intelligence/li/ulh3Minimum Qualifications/h3ulliBasic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers/liliDemonstrated relevant work experience in a behavioral health or similar setting and ability to demonstrate all BHS job essentials./li/ulh3Preferred Qualifications/h3ulliBachelors degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or family studies./lili6 months relevant work experience in a behavioral health or similar setting and ability to demonstrate all BHS job essentials./li/ulh3Physical Requirements/h3ulliOngoing need for employees to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies./liliFrequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employees to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations./liliManual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc./liliExpected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Expected to participate in the physical management of high-risk patient behaviors./liliMay be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time./li/ulh3Location/h3pPrimary Childrens at Taylorsville/ph3Work City/h3pSalt Lake City/ph3Work State/h3pUtah/ph3Scheduled Weekly Hours/h3p36/ph3Salary Range/h3p$19.31 - $26.22/ppWe care about your well-being mind, body, and spirit which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged./ppIntermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status./ppAt Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence (AI) platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process./ppAll positions subject to close without notice./p/div