Behavioral Health Specialist

Join Banner Health as a Behavioral Health Specialist in Tucson, Arizona.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge to identify types of medications commonly prescribed for patient group and the common side effects and adverse reactions of the medications.

• Assists in the admission, discharge and transfer process of patients and completes required documentation in the patient medical record.

• Position completes work under moderate supervision.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a behavioral health related field OR High School diploma or equivalent with 1 year of direct patient care in an inpatient behavioral health setting.

• Such experience is commonly achieved in care of patients in psychiatric acute care hospitals, inpatient psychiatric facilities and State hospital programs.

• Some outpatient programs, therapeutic group home and residential programs may meet the experience criteria.

Benefits & Compensation

• Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family.

• We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.

• Banner - University Medical Center South is a comprehensive academic medical center that includes an Emergency department, a state-designated trauma center and a Behavioral Health Pavilion.

Work Schedule

• Full-Time position.

• Weekend coverage may be required.

• Night or evening shifts may be required.

• Flexible scheduling available.

Work with Banner Health in Tucson, Arizona.