Behavioral Health Safety Specialist (PRN)

Columbus Springs; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO & protections

Tuition assistance & loans

Well‑being programs

Professional development

Job summary

Columbus Springs East Behavioral Health Hospital is a Lifepoint Health facility in Columbus, OH, dedicated to safe patient care in a behavioral health setting.

The Safety Associate role focuses on proactive safety rounds, identifying risks and de‑escalating potential incidents while coordinating with nursing staff to ensure continuity of care and patient dignity in every interaction.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• Two years of experience in psychiatric or mental health setting preferred.
• One year of experience in safely managing patient behaviors preferred.
• CPR certification required within 30 days of employment and prior to patient contact.
• De-escalation certification required within 30 days of employment and prior to patient contact.
• De-escalation instructor certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous rounding and visible safety presence throughout the behavioral health facility, focusing on high‑risk areas.
• Observe, identify, and promptly report safety hazards, unsafe behaviors, and environmental risks to prevent patient harm.
• Monitor high‑risk patient behaviors, including aggression, self‑injurious behavior, and sexual acting out.
• Engage patients using therapeutic communication to promote a safe, structured care environment.
• Assist with patient redirection and de‑escalation using least restrictive interventions per policy and training.
• Intervene in escalating situations to maintain safety while preserving patient dignity.
• Collaborate with nursing and clinical staff to support patient safety and continuity of care.
• Accurately document safety rounds, observations and incidents per hospital policy.
• Complete incident reports for aggression, self-harm, or sexual acting out as applicable.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

De-escalation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's degree

CPR certification

De-escalation certification

De-escalation instructor certification

Job description

Your Experience Matters

Columbus Springs East Behavioral Health Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Safety Associate joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to

Your Experience Matters

Columbus Springs East Behavioral Health Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Safety Associate joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

Columbus Springs East is a 72-bed behavioral health hospital located in Columbus, OH. Our programs include inpatient mental health treatment, inpatient substance use treatment, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).

How You'll Contribute

A Safety Associate who excels in this role:

• Provide continuous rounding and visible safety presence throughout the behavioral health facility, with focused monitoring of identified high‑risk areas (e.g., bedrooms, bathrooms, common spaces, low‑visibility areas).
• Observe, identify, and promptly report safety hazards, unsafe behaviors, and environmental risks to prevent patient harm.
• Monitor for high‑risk patient behaviors, including aggression, self‑injurious behavior, sexual acting out, and inappropriate interactions.
• Engage patients using therapeutic communication and supportive interaction to promote a safe, structured, and respectful care environment.
• Assist with patient redirection and de‑escalation utilizing least restrictive interventions in accordance with policy and training.
• Intervene appropriately in escalating situations involving patients, visitors, or staff to maintain safety while preserving patient dignity.
• Support early identification and intervention efforts to reduce the need for restraint or seclusion.
• Collaborate closely with nursing and clinical staff to support patient safety and continuity of care.
• Promptly escalate high‑risk events and patient safety incidents to the RN in charge and through the appropriate chain of command.
• Participate in warm handoffs during breaks, meals, shift changes, and emergent situations to ensure continuous safety coverage.
• Accurately document safety rounds, observations, and incidents in accordance with hospital policy and regulatory standards.
• Complete incident reports for applicable events, including aggression, sexual acting out, and suicide or self‑injurious behaviors.
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguard patient, workforce, and organizational information, including passwords, badges, and access devices.
• Adhere to all information security, privacy, and hospital policies, and promptly report security or information incidents per policy.
• Apply age‑appropriate communication, demonstrate awareness of developmental needs, and implement safety and intervention strategies appropriate to the behavioral health population served.
• Always exhibit the company's core values of champion patient care, do the right thing, embrace individuality, act with kindness, and making a difference together. Orient new staff members to the unit, document in the medical record according to policy, provide feedback to the interdisciplinary team, comply with OSHA and CDC specimen guidelines, and perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

What We're Looking For

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• High School Diploma/GED required. Associate's degree preferred.
• Two years of experience in a psychiatric or mental health setting preferred.
• One years of experience in safely managing patient behaviors preferred.
• CPR certification is required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
• De-escalation certification is required within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact.
• De-escalation instructor certification preferred.
  
  

Schedule: Per Diem (PRN)

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
  
  

Connect with a Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Kassy Snipes by emailing [e-mail].

EEOC Statement

"Columbus Springs East Behavioral Health Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Columbus Springs East Behavioral Health Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.