Behavioral Health Specialist I in Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
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Job Title: Behavioral Health Specialist I Location: Fort Collins, CO, USA Category: Professional Job Type: Full Time Job ID: 363672 Date Posted: February 18, 2026 Share to e-mailApply nowSave jobSaved
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of a registered nurse, performs services to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients with behavioral health needs in the inpatient emergency department or ambulatory setting.
Responsibilities:
• In collaboration with the care team, provide a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment. • Continuously monitors and documents patients coping mechanisms and provides crisis intervention when necessary. • Provides input and recommendations to the clinical team to help develop the plan of care and assists in carrying out the plan of care for assigned clients. • Reports any changes in physical, mental, or emotional condition to the care team. • Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. • Must have critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Requirements:
• High School diploma or GED or in lieu of HS, GED satisfactory completion of UCHealth-administered basic competency test is required. • Preferred: Bachelors degree in a behavioral health-related field. • 1 year of related Behavioral Health experience required. • BLS within 3 months of hire. • CPI within 30 days of hire.
Benefits:
• UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. • Recognition • Performance bonus • UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure. • The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment. • Performance-based pay increase • The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealths established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills, and cost of living. • Market reviews • All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive. • Health and well-being • Medical, dental, and vision coverage • Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents • Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources • Free Care.com membership • Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs • Time away from work • Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave, inclusive of Colorado FAMLI leaves of absence • New employees receive an initial PTO load with their first paycheck • Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options • Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option • Retirement and savings • 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution • Additional 457(b) plan may be available • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent day care, health savings account available when enrolled in a high-deductible HD medical plan
Education and Career Growth:
• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth. • Up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. • Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year, prepaid by UCHealth or up to $5,250 per year in the form of tuition reimbursement. • Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities. • Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
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UCHealth Recognizes and Appreciates:
• UCHealth always welcomes talent. • This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified. • UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. • As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. • No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individuals race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. • UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations when necessary, without imposing an undue hardship on the organization.
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