Horizon Health Corporation

Behavioral Health Specialist


PayCompetitive
LocationNevada/Missouri
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 305706
      Responsibilities

      Heartland Behavioral Health has been providing care for children and adolescents for over 100 years in Nevada, Missouri. We treat male and female patients ages 4 through 17 in acute and ages 4 through 17 females in the residential programs for conditions ranging from depression, anxiety and other mood disorders to recovering from a traumatic event. All of our programs have been designed and tailored to help our patients grow and prosper. Heartland programs are provided with a focus on Trauma Informed Care.

      Heartland is nestled within 50 secluded acres in Nevada, Missouri, providing the perfect rural area setting for our residents to heal and grow. A reprieve from everyday life, our peaceful environment allows residents to return to the basics and reconnect with themselves and others. We also offer leisure activities, such as baseball, basketball and an equestrian program, that allow children and adolescents to enjoy themselves while building self-confidence, trust and teamwork.

      JOIN OUR TEAM AND HELP US CHANGE LIVES!

      The Behavioral Health Specialist performs direct patient care duties and services under the direct supervision of the unit charge nurse. There may be times that this position requires an extension of shifts/hours through mandation and decrease of shifts/hours available being placed in low census status. These are dependent upon facility operational needs.

      Benefit Highlights:

      • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
      • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
      • Educational reimbursement for qualified positions
      • Loan Repayment Program
      • Challenging and rewarding work environment
      • Competitive Compensation & Generours Paid Time Off
      • Career development opportunities
      • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

      Qualifications

      • High School Diploma or GED. Some previous college courses in related field preferred.
      • Must be able to complete CPR and Crisis Management certification.
      • Prefer one year experience dealing with emotionally-disturbed or chemically-dependent individuals.
      • Legible handwriting and ability to construct grammatically correct sentence structure.

      About Universal Health Services

      One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

      Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com


      • High School Diploma or GED. Some previous college courses in related field preferred.
      • Must be able to complete CPR and Crisis Management certification.
      • Prefer one year experience dealing with emotionally-disturbed or chemically-dependent individuals.
      • Legible handwriting and ability to construct grammatically correct sentence structure.

      About Universal Health Services

      One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

      Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com


      Heartland Behavioral Health has been providing care for children and adolescents for over 100 years in Nevada, Missouri. We treat male and female patients ages 4 through 17 in acute and ages 4 through 17 females in the residential programs for conditions ranging from depression, anxiety and other mood disorders to recovering from a traumatic event. All of our programs have been designed and tailored to help our patients grow and prosper. Heartland programs are provided with a focus on Trauma Informed Care.

      Heartland is nestled within 50 secluded acres in Nevada, Missouri, providing the perfect rural area setting for our residents to heal and grow. A reprieve from everyday life, our peaceful environment allows residents to return to the basics and reconnect with themselves and others. We also offer leisure activities, such as baseball, basketball and an equestrian program, that allow children and adolescents to enjoy themselves while building self-confidence, trust and teamwork.

      JOIN OUR TEAM AND HELP US CHANGE LIVES!

      The Behavioral Health Specialist performs direct patient care duties and services under the direct supervision of the unit charge nurse. There may be times that this position requires an extension of shifts/hours through mandation and decrease of shifts/hours available being placed in low census status. These are dependent upon facility operational needs.

      Benefit Highlights:

      • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
      • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
      • Educational reimbursement for qualified positions
      • Loan Repayment Program
      • Challenging and rewarding work environment
      • Competitive Compensation & Generours Paid Time Off
      • Career development opportunities
      • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • About the company

      Horizon Health is a behavioral health management company that builds, manages, and improves psychiatric programs within hospital settings. No other behavioral health management company has as much experience or a greater track record of success than Horizon Health. Over the past three decades, we have established the best practices, policies, procedures, education and training to help you ramp up quickly. Our ability to improve outcomes is well-documented, evidenced by a 90% renewal rate over our company’s history. Every Horizon Health psychiatric program is customized to serve our client hospital’s unique needs, cultures and community demographics. We are committed to integrating with hospital staff and systems. Our operating philosophy is centered on measurable results and a foundation of excellence.