Behavioral Health Specialist/UKHC

Compensation

$

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

University of Kentucky

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

Posting Details Posting Details

Job TitleBehavioral Health Specialist/UKHCRequisition NumberRE54704Working TitleBehavioral Health SpecialistDepartment NameH3060:Children's/Maternal/Psychiatric SvcsWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level11Salary Range$29.12-45.70/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationBSN

Click here for more information about equivalencies: Related Experience3 yrs

Required License/Registration/CertificationRegistered Nurse (RN) and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification within 6 months of hire

Physical RequirementsThe physical requirements of this position include: occasionally lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to and over 10lbs; occasionally standing or walking with objects up to 15lbs; regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time while performing repetitive motions (such as typing); standing for extended periods of time; and interacting with staff, faculty, students, patients, and the public.

ShiftThis is a 7pm shift

Job SummaryThe 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. This position 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 / AbilitiesThe ideal candidate will be an experienced RN, hold a BSN, and will have strong interpersonal skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceExperience in behavioral health or psychiatric nursing, certification in psychiatric nursing preferably in an inpatient hospital setting.

Deadline to Apply06/14/2026Our 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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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 QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. • 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

1. • This position requires a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification (RN-BC) within 6 months of hire date. Will you be able to meet this requirement? - Yes

• No

1. • 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

1. • Please describe your experience as it relates to this position. (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents1. Resume

Optional Documents1. Cover Letter

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities

PI285112883

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

RE54704