Behavioral Health Specialist/UKHC

Job Title
Behavioral Health Specialist/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE51749


Working Title
Behavioral Health Specialist


Department Name
H6140:Psychiatric Services


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
11


Salary Range
$26.00-45.70/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

BSN



Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience

3 yrs



Required License/Registration/Certification

Registered Nurse (RN) and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification within 6 months of hire



Physical Requirements

The essential functions for this position include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds on a daily basis and 25-50 pounds frequently; as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time. The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases, hazards of radiation, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.



Shift

Must be able to work three 12-hour shift per week. Times will vary; may include some weekends per departmental needs.



Job Summary

The University of Kentucky Healthcare (UKHC) Enterprise is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist. The Behavioral Health Specialist will support the care of adult and pediatric patients on medical surgical units who have psychiatric, behavioral, and/ or substance use issues. This nurse will act as an expert resource and work collaboratively with the psychiatric and addiction consult services. This nurse 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 / Abilities

The ideal candidate will be an experienced RN, hold a BSN, and will have strong interpersonal skills. Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification within one year of hire.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

BSN required, MSN preferred along with nursing experience in behavioral health setting(s).



Deadline to Apply
09/30/2025


Our University Community

We 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.