Behavioral Float - Per Diem

Hospital for Special Care; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Hospital for Special Care seeks a Behavioral Float to perform patient care across behavioral units, collaborating with RNs, SBS, and BCBA’s to implement treatment plans. The role emphasizes de-escalation, safety, and engagement in structured activities for patients of all ages, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder and brain injuries.

Responsibilities include direct patient care under supervision, leading group activities, documenting progress, and supporting transitions across units

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Human Service field or Associate's degree in a Human Service field with relevant experience.
• Alternative: 5 years of experience with ASD or brain injuries.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care on behavioral units under RN/SBS/BCBA guidance.
• Organizes and leads 1:1 and group activities with clinical staff.
• Documents observations and daily treatments per hospital standards.
• Assists with hand-offs and maintains patient safety and de-escalation.

Skills

ABA data collection

Reinforcement

Instructional procedures

De-escalation techniques

Group activity leadership

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's in Human Services

Associate's in Human Services

Experience in ASD/brain injuries

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

Position Location: Hospital for Special Care Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Work Shift: Second Shift Department: Not Identified

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors in a Human Service field with six months to one year of direct child care work with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder or adults with brain injuries.

OR Associates Degree in a Human Service field with 2 years of experience with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder or 2 years of experience working with adults in behavioral health or psychiatric setting.

OR 5 years of experience with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder or adults with brain injuries

Required -valid current Driver’s License Required : ability to read, write and understand instructions.

Preferred experience working with groups or teams.

Preference for individuals with experience implementing Applied Behavior Analysis procedures with children and/or adolescents including data collection, reinforcement and instructional procedures

Preferred experience in inpatient/residential rehabilitation, psychiatric or developmental disability setting managing behaviors.

JOB SUMMARY

The Behavioral Float performs patient care on all behavioral units, Neurobehavioral, PHP, and Inpatient Autism. Functions in collaboration with RN's, SBS and BCBA's to carry out treatment/behavioral plans. Maintains a familiarity with patients and families on all units in order to establish a relationship which provides positive interactions, the ability to recognize and de-escalate patient distress, assist in meeting patient outcomes and goals, and organize and lead appropriate group activities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employees in this position must be able to participate in the physical management of patients which can include, but is not limited to, awareness and demonstration of safe body positioning at all times, awareness and coordination to block and deflect possible aggression, and the ability to physically hold struggling patients, using approved methods only, to maintain safety for extended periods of time. Specifically, such employees must be able to lift up to fifty pounds; reach with their hands and arms; grasp and hold with their hands; bend/squat/kneel without limitation, and physically escort patients who may become combative for short distances. Position requires occasional running for short distances, and frequent standing, walking and sitting.

COGNITIVE DEMANDS

Job requires writing legibility, spelling accuracy and logical sentence and paragraph organization. A working knowledge and familiarity with professional medical terminology and definitions is required. Job requires a high level of communication skill including expression of abstract/complex ideas, use of negotiation and active listening and an ability to dialogue with multiple parties. Job requires an ability to comprehend lengthy and complex messages or paragraphs and to follow multistage and 3 step commands. Job requires flexibility of thought, reasoning, organizational skills, and ability to function in behavioral and physical care situation.

WORK DEMANDS

Employees in this position work in a behavioral management setting under stressful conditions associated with care of impaired, aggressive and sometimes self-injurious individuals. Employees are expected to utilize de-escalation techniques taught by the Hospital to minimize need for physical intervention. They must have the ability to remain calm during a crisis situation as evidenced by the ability to make quick rational decisions and prioritize immediate patient care needs to maintain a therapeutic environment and ensure safety. Employees in this role may be required to float to other patient care units or departments based on operational and patient care needs, provided they possess the required competencies and qualifications for the assignment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs direct patient care functions under the direction of the RN and/or SBS in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, and protocols.

Supervising patients at all times maintaining appropriate level of supervision as specified and assisting patients in daily scheduled activities, ADL’s, and skills trainings.

Participate & teach parent/conservator trainings under the guidance of BCBA, SBS, and/or unit psychologist.

Following standard operating procedures and therapeutic techniques for the unit.

Follows patients Individual Treatment/behavioral plan.

Collaborates with RN , SBS or BCBA to develop initial interventions to manage target behaviors identified on initial behavior plan created by SBS/ BCBA .

Maintains familiarity with each patient’s assessments, interventions.

Utilizes appropriate therapeutic modalities and interventions to meet patient outcomes and department goals; Communicates individual patient care plans in an ongoing manner to appropriate unit staff.

Demonstrates ability to anticipate, address and de-escalate patient distress situations prior to patients’ loss of control as designated in their treatment plans.

Demonstrates ability to set consistent and supportive therapeutic limits within guidelines of hospital, unit and department standards.

Performs efficiently in emergency situations following established protocols.

Actively promotes environmental/patient safety using effective preventative measures and appropriate safety care techniques.

Intervenes in disruptive milieu or destructive to self/other patient situations providing timely therapeutic interventions and safety to patients in distress.

Handles crisis situations in a safe, effective manner, utilizing the least restrictive, safe patient care alternative.

Establishes and maintains professional and appropriate therapeutic relationship with patients.

Incorporates awareness of age, developmental, cultural, disabilities, and other patient needs into care provided for assigned patients.

Models positive behavior and effective problem solving techniques.

Consistently models to peer/patient/families appropriate and therapeutic interpersonal staff/patient interactions.

Works to support initial rapport building with patient and family on admission.

Assists with the separation process and performs other duties necessary to provide a smooth transition to the hospital environment.

Documents behavioral observations, responses to care plan interventions and daily treatments as per hospital standards.

Organizes and assists with structured group activities as assigned. Including setting up, leading and co-leading 1:1 & group activities with identified clinical staff on the unit.

Coordinates, supervises and actively participates in 1:1 and group activities for all ages to promote physical, social, cognitive, and emotional development.

Actively participates in hand-off shift report as assigned.

Performs other related duties as required, assigned or directed by Charge Nurse or SBS.

Examples included but not limited to be transporting patients in the community for functional outings, treatment activities, medical appointments, school. Etc.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

At Hospital for Special Care, we are committed to supporting the health, financial well-being, and professional growth of our team members. The wage range for this position is $24.00 to $39.00.

Eligible employees may participate in a comprehensive benefits package that includes employer-subsidized medical and dental, vision insurance; a 403(b) retirement savings plan with an employer match of up to 6%; paid time off; employer-paid life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities; voluntary benefits, including pet insurance; employee wellness programs with access to our onsite fitness and aquatics center; an employee referral bonus program; and meaningful employee recognition and appreciation initiatives.

Eligibility for certain benefits is based on scheduled hours worked. At HFSC, we are a family. Each person who is a part of our team of 1,300 employees and volunteers offers unique talents and perspectives. We all believe in keeping the same shared value of making our patients the center of what we do. By combining all of our unique skills and shared values we are able to make a positive difference in the lives of our patients. We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer a competitive benefits package.