Behavioral Health Safety & De-Escalation Specialist

Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Baton Rouge General Medical Center in Louisiana seeks a Behavioral Health Safety Specialist (BHSS) to function as an advanced Mental Health Technician with responsibilities in violence prevention, environmental safety, and patient observation. The role collaborates with nurses, providers, and security to maintain a safe therapeutic environment.

The BHSS combines direct patient care with proactive safety oversight, serving as a unit resource for workplace violence prevention and crisis

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in public safety, corrections, law enforcement, military police, or related safety/security field.
• Equivalent combination of behavioral health and security/safety experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Patient Safety and Observation: Monitor patients for behavioral escalation, self-harm risk, aggression, and safety concerns.
• Violence Prevention and De-escalation: Identify early warning signs and use verbal de-escalation techniques.
• Environmental and Unit Safety: Conduct routine environmental safety rounds and report hazards.
• Documentation and Reporting: Complete observation documentation and incident reports per policy.
• Team Support and Education: Serve as safety resource and assist with onboarding and mentoring.

Skills

Observation skills

Situational awareness

De-escalation

Trauma-informed care

Teamwork

Communication

Patient safety

Violence risk

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Behavioral Health

Tools

MOAB training

BLS Certification

Security officer training

Job description

Baton Rouge General Medical Center in Louisiana seeks a Behavioral Health Safety Specialist (BHSS) to function as an advanced Mental Health Technician with responsibilities in violence prevention, environmental safety, and patient observation. The role collaborates with nurses, providers, and security to maintain a safe therapeutic environment.

The BHSS combines direct patient care with proactive safety oversight, serving as a unit resource for workplace violence prevention and crisis