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Children's Hospital Colorado Behavioral Health Specialist Flex in Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Job ID87590
LocationColorado Springs
Full/Part TimePart-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
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Here, it's different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs is a top-ranked hospital located in a top-ranked city. With a regional team of more than 1,000 team members, Children's Colorado has been present in southern Colorado since 2001 and now has team members at five locations providing outpatient specialty care, emergency care, inpatient care and therapy care. Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs is the first pediatric-only hospital in the region and includes the region's only emergency department and operating rooms built just for kids and served by pediatric experts who have dedicated their lives to treating kids - and only kids - and who are directly linked to one of the country's leading pediatric academic medical centers. Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through o A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Learn about Children's Colorado and our culture: https://www.youtube.com/user/thechildrenshospital Find out more about living and working in Colorado Springs: http://www.choosecoloradosprings.com/
Job Overview
The Behavioral Health Specialist is responsible for direct patient care and safety including supervision and management of children and adolescents; performs duties under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed psychiatric professional. This position may encounter potentially volatile care situations that could result in bodily harm.
Additional Information
Department Name: Telstar Partial Hosp Program Job Status: Flex, variable Shift: Shifts are Monday-Friday 8am-3pm as needed. No evening/night or weekend hours. This position may have the opportunity to cross train to Emergency Department as available and needed
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree with a minor in psychology or related field Equivalency: Professional relevant experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Certification(s):Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR certification
Responsibilities
POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE Neonate - 30 days to 1yr Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs School age - >5yrs to 13yrs Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs Adult - >18yrs to 65yrs ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform. Provides direct patient care and management of children and adolescents while under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed psychiatric professional. Leads, monitors and collaborates educational and therapeutic groups for patients. Participates in clinical rounds, maintains communication with unit or department leadership. Responds as part of the Behavioral Assistance Resource Team; provides assistance to patients, family members or visitors 18 years of age and younger exhibiting the potential for harm to self or others. Ensures proper documentation of patient progress; completes 15-minute patient checks; provides one-to-one patient observation and or milieu manageme t. Assists new hires as required. Attends educational in-services for Behavior Specialists; participates in unit committees and educational offerings. Collaborates with other disciplines or departments on patient care... For full info follow application link.