Behavioral Health Program & Clinical Education Coordinator
Listed compensation
$47.79-$76.21/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.
About the Opportunity
To design and coordinate behavioral health inpatient programming to deliver structured, evidence-based therapeutic interventions in a safe, supportive environment that addresses the acute mental health needs of patients while promoting stabilization, recovery, and continuity of care.
To develop and provide education and training needs in collaboration with the leadership team to support the clinical team. Responsible for needs assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of educational experiences for staff.
What You Will Do
- Performs comprehensive assessment of clinical staff education needs.
- Develops clinical education programs based on the needs assessments.
- Implements educational programs based on the needs of clinical staff.
- Participates in the design of orientation programs for new employees.
- Develops annual skills training for inpatient employees.
- Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to develop educational materials and programs.
- Works with HR to document all training and clinical education of staff.
- Responds to clinical staff requests, emails, questions, and requests.
- Coordinates and oversees inpatient behavioral health programs to ensure delivery of structured, evidence-based services that meet patient and regulatory requirements.
- Monitors program effectiveness through data collection, outcome tracking, and quality improvement initiatives.
- This position requires one weekly shift on the floor and as needed.
- Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
Must Be HIPAA Compliant
This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
What You Will Need
Experience
- Four years of nursing experience required
- Behavioral health experience preferred
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Master’s degree preferred
License(s) and Certification(s)
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado or from a valid compact state required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Competitive Wages & Family Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
- Housing programs
- Childcare reimbursement
Comprehensive Health Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
Educational Programs
- Tuition Assistance
- Existing Student Loan Repayment
- Specialty Certification Reimbursement
- Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
Paid Time Off
Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
Retirement & Supplemental Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More
- Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
- Recreation discounts
Pet Insurance
Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.
Hourly Pay
$47.79—$76.21 USD
Key Responsibilities
The coordinator will design and oversee inpatient behavioral health programming while developing and implementing clinical education programs for staff. They are responsible for ensuring evidence-based care delivery, monitoring program effectiveness, and documenting staff training in collaboration with leadership.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and a valid Registered Nurse license in Colorado or a compact state. Four years of nursing experience is required, with preference given to those with behavioral health experience and a Master's degree.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Mental Health Therapy — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 41 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 56% have no call, 73% require no weekends.
Registered Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$125k in purchasing power | Colorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Registered Nurse listings in Colorado | 109 active | 5,834 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 22% remote · 56% no call · 73% no weekends41 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Colorado Registered Nurse listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment109 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,463 in the last 30 days | 1,576 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Registered Nurse pay trend | +5.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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