Behavioral Health Specialist
The posted compensation range of $30.16 - $35.87 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
As our Behavioral Health Specialist with CHI Health, you’ll help our patients and their families feel comfortable and educated when they’re in the clinic. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to help deliver effective treatments to our patients.
You’ll build trust in these interactions by advocating, supporting, and educating your patients and their families. Your success in this role comes from your empathy and patience to help others during a vulnerable time in their lives.
CHI Health St. Mary's is a 18 bed non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Nebraska City, NE. We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 139 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.
If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.
Responsibilities
- You’ll assist the primary care team in recognizing, treating, and managing mental health, substance abuse and psychosocial issues.
- You’re interacting with the patients throughout your day, so you’ll be the eyes and ears to notice any difference in patient health and behavior.
- You’ll provide brief, focused interventions for patients with mental health and substance abuse within the primary care setting or referral to a speciality treatment center.
- You’ll provide crisis intervention services when needed and assist in detection of high risk patients
We are offering relocation assistance to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.
Qualifications
- Masters Degree in Counseling or other related Behavioral Health field
- Two years of post license experience in mental health, addiction recovery or related field.
- Acceptable licenses include: LCSW, LIMHP, PhD, or PsyD.
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more!
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Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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