Behavioral Health Observation Specialist

LifeBridge Health; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Wellness programs

Mental health support

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Pension

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Free on-site parking

Fitness discounts

Job summary

Carroll Hospital in Westminster, MD, part of LifeBridge Health, seeks a Patient Observer to provide continuous close monitoring for behavioral management and protective observation, ensuring patient safety across high-risk cases.

The role supports patients with suicidal precautions, elopement precautions, psychiatric conditions, or intoxication, and may involve collaboration with care teams to implement safety plans while maintaining dignity and comfort.

Qualifications

• Essential: Less than one year of experience in patient observation or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous close monitoring for behavioral management and protective observation.
• Monitor patients with suicidal precautions, elopement precautions, or psychiatric conditions.
• Assist in extraordinary circumstances to ensure patient safety.

Job description

Carroll Hospital in Westminster, MD, part of LifeBridge Health, seeks a Patient Observer to provide continuous close monitoring for behavioral management and protective observation, ensuring patient safety across high-risk cases.

The role supports patients with suicidal precautions, elopement precautions, psychiatric conditions, or intoxication, and may involve collaboration with care teams to implement safety plans while maintaining dignity and comfort.