Behavioral Health Security & Crisis Intervention Specialist

St. Bernards Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro 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 combines traditional security functions with behavioral health support, including crisis intervention, de-escalation, and collaboration with clinical staff to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Preferred degrees in Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, or related field.

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.
• Perform crisis intervention, de-escalation, and security duties as part of patient care.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Observation skills

Communication skills

Emotional regulation

Professionalism under pressure

Conflict resolution

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Job description

St. Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro 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 combines traditional security functions with behavioral health support, including crisis intervention, de-escalation, and collaboration with clinical staff to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors.