Behavioral Health Specialist​/UKHC

University of Kentucky

The University of Kentucky Healthcare (UKHC) Enterprise is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist who will support the care of patients with psychiatric, behavioral, and/or substance use issues. The specialist will act as an expert resource, collaborating with the psychiatric and addiction consult services. The role supports patient care through direct nursing consultation, coaching/mentoring, learning needs assessment, formal and informal education, and guidance to nurses and multidisciplinary teams.

7:00 p.m. shift.

Occasional lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 10 lbs; occasional standing or walking with objects up to 15 lbs; regular sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods while performing repetitive motions such as typing; standing for extended periods; interaction with staff, faculty, students, patients, and the public.

• BSN required.
• 3 years of full-time paid experience in a behavioral health role.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky.
• Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification (RN-BC) within six months of hire.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience in behavioral health or psychiatric nursing, preferably in an inpatient setting.

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.