Crisis Support Specialist- Evening Shift- BHP

Job Description

Implements training programs and workshops, teaching pediatric behavioral health crisis intervention skills and techniques to Behavioral Health frontline staff.

Evaluates the effectiveness of training programs and performance of frontline staff. Makes recommendations and necessary improvements.

Responds to active crisis situations. Provides in-the-moment feedback and facilitates debrief with frontline staff.

Employs de-escalation strategies and demonstrates appropriate physical restraint, escape, and evasion techniques.

Ensures mandated training requirements are completed according to regulatory guidelines.

Education Requirement

Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work, education, criminal justice, or related field, or equivalent experience, required.

Licensure Requirement

(not specified)

Certifications

• CPR and First Aid Certification and Active Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Certification within 90 days of hire, required.

Skills

• Proficient with MSOffice
• time management
• and organization
• Requires autonomous direction and ongoing support and collaboration with unit leadership
• Demonstrates high level of initiative, clinical decision making, and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, adept in collaboration, and ability to relate effectively with all hospital staff

Experience

• One year of experience in a hospital setting within the past 3 years, required.
• Experience in de-escalation and safety training, required.
• Pediatric behavioral health experience, required.

Physical Requirements

• OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Cold Temperatures, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hot Temperatures, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Machinery, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs
• FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Flexing/extending of neck, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Loud Noises, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel
• CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Electricity, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting, Standing, Walking

Additional Physical Requirements

Performed But Not Listed Above

Must be able to perform therapeutic crisis intervention moves (TCI).

Able to wear and function in helmets and other safety equipment.