Behavioral Health Security & Crisis Intervention Officer

St. Bernards Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Healthcare is seeking a Behavioral Health Security Officer to maintain a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment within behavioral health units and crisis stabilization settings.

This role blends traditional security with behavioral health support, including crisis intervention, de-escalation, and collaboration with clinical staff to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, or related field.
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation required.
• Strong observation and communication skills.
• Emotional regulation and professionalism under pressure.
• Conflict resolution and critical thinking.
• Team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment within behavioral health units and crisis stabilization settings.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure safety of patients, staff, and visitors.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Observation

Communication

Emotional regulation

Professionalism under pressure

Conflict resolution

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, or related field

Job description

St. Bernards Healthcare is seeking a Behavioral Health Security Officer to maintain a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment within behavioral health units and crisis stabilization settings.

This role blends traditional security with behavioral health support, including crisis intervention, de-escalation, and collaboration with clinical staff to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors in a hospital setting.