Behavioral Health Specialist

Founded in 1976, Holy Cross Hospital - Davis has grown into a 220-bed hospital of choice for the flourishing communities of northern Utah. Over the years we have enhanced our care by offering a broad range of services, advanced medical technology, and a comfortable, convenient patient experience. To meet the needs of northern Utah's growing population, we opened a brand-new 16,000-square-foot healthcare facility in Roy, known as the Weber Campus. The Weber Campus, which is convenient for patients in Ogden, Roy, and other neighborhoods west of I-15, currently offers emergency care, radiology, mammography and 24/7 laboratory services. Located in the northern portion of the Wasatch Front and only minutes from Hill Air Force Base, you can enjoy quick access to Ogden, Salt Lake City, Antelope Island State Park, hiking, biking, and the beautiful outdoor activities that Utah is known for.

You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.

This position will work under the supervision of nurses, social workers, case managers, psychiatrists, or other medical professionals to observe and support patients with mental health and/or substance use needs.

Schedule:  Monday - Friday 2:00pm - 10:30pm

Training will be in Salt Lake City, day shift

In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Experience with mental health, substance use disorder or working in a behavioral health/human services organization preferably in ED setting
• Passionate, nonjudgmental, empathetic, and attentive approach to assisting patients with behavioral health needs
• Ability to develop a strong rapport with patients
• Interest/proficiency in working with individuals recently released from incarceration, homeless individuals, and other marginalized populations
• Basic computer literacy and ability to use computer information systems
• Ability to interact with patients in a culturally relatable manner. Additional ability to communicate in languages spoken in the local community such as Spanish is extremely helpful
• Preference for applicants with connections to, and reflecting the diversity of, the local community
• Able to respond appropriately in a crisis.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association

Medium Work - exert/lift up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly