Behavioral Health Security & Crisis Intervention Specialist

Saint Bernards Medical Center; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Bernards Medical Center is seeking a Behavioral Health Security Officer to maintain a safe, secure and therapeutic environment within behavioral health units and crisis stabilization settings. You will combine traditional security with behavioral health support, including crisis intervention and collaboration with clinical staff to ensure safety for patients, staff, and visitors.

The role requires crisis de-escalation, strong observation, and professional conduct under pressure, with a

Qualifications

• Crisis intervention and de-escalation required.
• Strong observation and communication skills expected.
• Emotional regulation and professionalism under pressure.
• Conflict resolution and critical thinking skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, secure and therapeutic environment within behavioral health units.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure safety of patients, staff and visitors.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation as part of behavioral health support.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Observation

Communication skills

Emotional regulation

Conflict resolution

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate/Bachelor’s degree in criminology/psychology/sociology

Tools

Security equipment

Job description

Saint Bernards Medical Center is seeking a Behavioral Health Security Officer to maintain a safe, secure and therapeutic environment within behavioral health units and crisis stabilization settings. You will combine traditional security with behavioral health support, including crisis intervention and collaboration with clinical staff to ensure safety for patients, staff, and visitors.

The role requires crisis de-escalation, strong observation, and professional conduct under pressure, with a