Safety Watch Monitor

Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one, direct observation of patients at risk of self-injury or suicide.
• Under the supervision and guidance of a licensed behavioral health professional, conduct observational rounds on suicide watch and/or in select behavioral health settings.
• Reliably document and communicate observations of patients on suicide watch and/or housed in behavioral health units.
• Perform crisis intervention and de-escalation as indicated.
• Monitor patients and promote prosocial behavior.
• Participation in unit treatment team planning.
• Documentation of critical incidents and treatment progress in patient’s medical record at the discretion of supervisor.
• Participation in unit morning report and regular unit staff meetings.
• May facilitate community meetings.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to effectively interact with institutional and clinical staff.
• Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirement.
• A background check, security clearance and drug screening are required for this role.
• Physical Capabilities: Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

About the Role

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

Benefits

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

Schedule

Details on the schedule will be provided during the interview process.

Pay

Details on the pay structure will be provided during the interview process.