Psychiatric Safety Officer

About the role

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

The Psychiatric Safety Officer is responsible for protecting patients, visitors, employees, and hospital property by rounding in behavioral health units, engaging patients and promoting a safe and therapeutic environment while working in collaboration with clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Promptly attends to escalating incidents and proactively identifies issues and acts appropriately to eliminate safety hazards.
• Assists in re-direction and de-escalation of patient situations.
• Works to prevent aggressive behavior, seclusion, and restraint by utilizing the least restrictive methods, as indicated by the Aegis System Crisis Prevention and De-Escalation training, and Protective Services Training.
• Intervenes in patient, visitor and/or staff confrontations as appropriate using least restrictive methods, as indicated by The Aegis System Crisis Prevention and De-Escalation training.
• Actively engages patients in therapeutic activities.
• Exhibits a professional image and demeanor.
• Utilizes interpersonal skills and customer service abilities to create a positive environment for patients and visitors.
• Supports and enforces all Protective Service and unit policies.
• Demonstrates understanding of emergency procedures, alarm response, evacuation, and internal and external disaster plans.
• Remains in assigned area and completes all specified duties.
• As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
• The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

Qualifications

• High School or GED (Required)
• Associate degree in a related field is preferred
• Two years of prior experience within a behavioral health facility, corrections facility, healthcare facility or other related experience

Schedule

• Night shift
• 36 scheduled weekly hours

Department

Behavioral Hlth Staffing