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CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region Behavioral Health Specialist in Layton, Utah
Welcome to CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region:
CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen—both inside our hospitals and out in the community. With locations throughout Colorado, Utah, and Kansas, we deliver the same high standard of care to our employees as we do to our patients. Our 20 hospitals, emergency and urgent care centers, home care and hospice, Flight for Life Colorado TM , telehealth and over 240 physician practices and clinics offer endless opportunities! Here, you can grow your career and impact the people in the communities you serve.
CommonSpirit Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems, with a team of over 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. CommonSpirit operates more than 2,200 care sites and 140 hospitals, serving some of the most diverse communities across the nation, letting humankindness lead the way.
Overview:
You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.
Work under the supervision of nurses, social workers, case managers, psychiatrists, or other medical professionals to observe and support patients with mental health and/or substance use needs.
Qualifications:
In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:
High School Diploma/G.E.D.
Experience with mental health, substance use disorder or working in a behavioral health/human services organization preferably in ED setting.
Passionate, nonjudgmental, empathetic, and attentive approach to assisting patients with behavioral health needs.
Ability to develop a strong rapport with patients
Interest/proficiency in working with individuals recently released from incarceration, homeless individuals, and other marginalized populations.
Basic computer literacy and ability to use computer information systemsAbility to interact with patients in a culturally relatable manner. Additional ability to communicate in languages spoken in the local community such as Spanish is extremely helpful
Preference for applicants with connections to, and reflecting the diversity of, the local community.
Able to respond appropriately in a crisis.
Demonstrates professional conduct and accountability, including understanding the legal consequences of patient's rights and responsibilities.
Effective time management and proactive in prioritizing workload and meeting productivity requirements
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
CNA Preferred
Medium Work - exert/lift up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly
Your Connected Community:
We believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness.
Founded in 1976, Holy Cross Hospital - Davis has grown into a 220-bed hospital of choice for the flourishing communities of northern Utah. Over the years we have enhanced our care by offering a broad range of services, advanced medical technology, and a comfortable, convenient patient experience. To meet the needs of northern Utah’s growing population, we opened a brand-new 16,000-square-foot healthcare facility in Roy, known as the Weber Campus. The Weber Campus, which is convenient for patients in Ogden, Roy, and other neighborhoods west of I-15, currently offers emergency care, radiology, mammography and 24/7 laboratory services. Located in the northern portion of the Wasatch Front and only minutes from Hill Airforce Base, you can enjoy quick access to Ogden, Salt Lake City, Antelope Island State Park, hiking, biking, and the beautiful outdoor activities that Utah is known for.
Our Total Reward Offerings:
We believe investing in our employees lets them know they truly matter. Your Total Rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs. Designed with your well-being in mind, we offer:
Several Medical, Dental, & Vision options.
Spending Accounts including a Dependent Care FSA that can include an employer contribution
Retirement account options with a generous employer match
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Forgiveness, and so much more!
View more on our benefits HERE (https://centura.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=447276&hashed=-1090637925) .
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Everyone Thrives Here
You’re different, and we love it. Your perspectives, your ways, what you are on a mission to go and do – we’re all different, but we’re also all equally connected and supported. We are here to cultivate you in an environment which not only lifts you up but propels you forward.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment and we will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, religion, creed, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For further information about this policy contact our Office of the General Counsel at 1-303-673-8166 (TTY: 711). Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment health and drug screen and background check.