Behavioral Health Specialist

We at Children's Hospital Colorado are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Behavioral Health Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to bring your passion and expertise to our pediatric patients and families, providing therapeutic services and support to those with mental health needs. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team and possess strong communication and organizational skills.The successful candidate will have a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field with at least two years of experience in a behavioral health setting. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Colorado or eligible for licensure. An understanding of child development, family systems, and evidence-based treatments is essential for this role.If you are looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of our patients and families, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Provide therapeutic services and support to pediatric patients and families with mental health needs
• Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Develop and maintain effective communication with other team members
• Utilize evidence-based treatments to address patient and family needs
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of child development, family systems, and evidence-based treatments
• Remain current on licensure requirements in the state of Colorado
• Adhere to hospital policies and procedures

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Behavioral Health Specialist in Denver, CO, USA is $27,800 - $50,800 per year. This range is based on salaries reported by anonymous users on the site and may vary depending on experience, qualifications, industry, and other factors.

Children's Hospital Colorado is a academic pediatric acute care children's hospital located in the Anschutz Medical Campus near the interchange of I-225 and Colfax Avenue in Aurora, Colorado. The hospital has 434 pediatric beds at its main campus in Aurora.