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  2 years of experience in Behavior Health or an associates degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related human services field. At least 1 year of experience working in an acute care setting such as an Emergency Department (ED) or as a Behavioral Health Specialist. Experience in community
• HS/ GED required
• Within their first year of becoming a level II BHA, you must January 26, 2022 Version: 1 Page 2 of 6 complete SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment) training and the hours of observation required for billable services. Must also complete within 6 months the Behavioral Health Initiatives Training Framework that includes our package Behavioral Health curriculum and Allyship train-the-trainer training. The Specialist's area of specialty may include other train-the-trainer specific courses

Penrose-St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 522-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprised of Penrose Hospital and St. Francis Medical Center. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 364-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation. St. Francis Medical Center opened in 2008 to keep pace with the growing needs of the Colorado Springs’ community on the north side of the city. St. Francis Medical Center features 172-beds and offers a modern Birth Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Care Unit, Emergency Department, Level III Trauma Center, Imaging Services, Surgical Services and Critical Care Unit. It also serves as southern Colorado’s home base for the Flight For Life® Colorado air medical helicopter service. It’s an incredible time to join us as we celebrate more than a decade as one of Healthgrades “America’s 50 Best Hospitals” and Magnet Hospital designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With 300+ days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy access places like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado’s top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you’ve always wanted.