Behavioral Health Specialist

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Specialist at UHS a 2.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Healthcare Administration healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Healthcare Administration position at UHS is open to healthcare professional candidates.

This position is based in West Allis, Wisconsin.

Key skills and qualifications: Patient care, Crisis intervention, Psychiatric care, Documentation, Trauma informed care, Emotional intelligence, Social intelligence, Vital signs monitoring. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Healthcare Administration role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Specialist ensures a safe and therapeutic environment while providing routine patient care in a psychiatric setting. They are responsible for documenting behavioral changes, assisting with patient groups, and utilizing crisis intervention techniques.

Benefits package: Competitive Compensation, Generous Paid Time Off, Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan, 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan, Career development opportunities, Shift differentials for evening, night and weekend shifts. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.