Description

　　This position is set at CeDAR, UCHealth's award winning treatment center for adults with substance use disorders. CeDAR, the Center for Dependency, Addiction, and Rehabilitation, is a division of UCHealth serving patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The CeDAR campus is located on the UCHealth Anschutz academic medical center campus in Aurora, CO. It is our honor to educate the next generation of addiction professionals. Apply here to join the #1 ranked treatment center in Colorado by Newsweek in 2021, 2022, and 2023!

　　For information on CeDAR, visit our website: Inpatient and Outpatient Addiction Treatment in Colorado | CeDAR (cedarcolorado.org)

　　Summary:

　　Under supervision of registered nurse, performs services to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients with behavioral health needs in the inpatient, emergency department or ambulatory setting by performing services involving milieu management.

　　Work Schedule: Full Time Nights

　　Responsibilities:

　　In collaboration with care team, provide safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment.

　　Continually monitors and documents patient's coping mechanisms and provide crisis intervention when necessary.

　　Provides input and recommendations to the clinical team to help develop the plan of care and assists in carrying out the plan of care for assigned clients. Report any changes in physical, mental, or emotional condition to care team.

　　Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

　　Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

　　Requirements:

　　High School diploma or GED, or in lieu of HS/GED, satisfactory completion of UCHealth-administered basic competency test is required.

　　1 year of related Behavioral Health experience required.

　　The pay range for this position is: $20.87 - $27.13 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

　　UCHealth offers a Five Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of five years' employment.

　　UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:

　　Full medical, dental and vision coverage

　　Retirement plans to include 403(b) matching

　　Paid time off. Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank

　　Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options

　　Tuition and continuing education reimbursement

　　Wellness benefits

　　5 year incentive bonus

　　Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance

　　Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year

　　Loan Repayment:

　　UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!

　　UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.

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　　We believe in something different: a focus on the individuality of every person. In big ways and small, we exist to improve the extraordinary lives of all those we serve. As Colorado's largest and most innovative health care system, we as a team deliver on the commitment to provide the best possible experience for our patients and their families. We foster a true human connection and give people the freedom to live extraordinary lives. A career at UCHealth is more than a job, it's a passion.

　　Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent, integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can find the extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth, we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a meaningful career. There's no limits to your potential here.

　　UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

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