Behavioral Health Specialist

Apply for JobJob ID100593LocationAuroraPosition TypeRegularRegular/TemporaryRegularAdd to Favorite JobsEmail this JobJob OverviewThe Behavioral Health Specialist is responsible for direct patient care, safety, supervision and management of children and adolescents with identified behavioral health needs within diverse environments such as emergency services, medical units, and behavioral health programs. Performs duties under the direction of a licensed professional and implements behavioral treatment plans. Works alongside clinical professionals to provide a safe, supportive, and trauma informed environment.Duties & ResponsibilitiesProvides direct patient care and management of children and adolescents while under the direction of a licensed professional, ensuring a positive, supportive, and structured environment.u00a0Intervenes and escalates safety concerns through appropriate channels.Maintains therapeutic rapport, unconditional positive regard, and a non-punitive approach with patients independent of patient behaviors.Leads, monitors and collaborates on educational and therapeutic milieu groups for patients per unit expectations.Implements individual treatment plans and monitors treatment progress. Minimum QualificationsDegreesBachelor of ScienceArea of StudyPsychology, Social Work, Human Services, Biology, or NeuroscienceExperienceRequired:NoneEquivalencyFour years experience above stated requirements may substitute for bachelor's degree.Licenses & CertificationsBasic Life SupportAdditional RequirementsLicense required after hire Must obtain de-escalation training certification, offered by CHCO, within 90-days of petencyNoneSalary InformationPay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.Hourly Range: $21.35u00a0tou00a0$32.03Benefits InformationHere, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance.u00a0If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.EEO StatementIt is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation.u00a0Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information.u00a0The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.Equal Employment Opportunityu00a0It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation.u00a0Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information.Apply at:

Created: 2025-12-04