Patient Safety Associate Behavioral Health-Emergency Medicine Parma

About the Role

Ensures a safe environment for patients, visitors, employees, and hospital property by rounding in behavioral health units and the psychiatric emergency department, engaging patients, and promoting a safe and therapeutic environment while working in collaboration with clinical teams.

Location & Schedule

Location: Parma Health Center

Biweekly Hours: 48.00

Shift: 15:00–03:00 or 19:00–07:00

Requirements

• High School Diploma or passage of a high school equivalency exam
• 2 years of experience working in a Behavioral Health setting, corrections, or healthcare facility, or other related experience
• Training in WELLE or obtained within 90 days of hire
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or obtained within 90 days of hire
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Capacity to manage stressful situations, problem-solve quickly, and react appropriately during psychiatric emergencies
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, or another related field from an accredited institution
• Experience working as a security guard
• Experience as a trainer or educator, particularly on topics regarding safety and de-escalation