Behavioral Health Security & Crisis Intervention Specialist

Recruiting.com LLC; Jonesboro (AR); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Behavioral Health Security Officer at St. Bernards Health is responsible for maintaining a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment within behavioral health units and crisis stabilization settings.

This role blends traditional security duties with behavioral health support to ensure patient, staff, and visitor safety. Candidates should understand crisis intervention and de-escalation, work collaboratively with clinical staff, and adhere to hospital policies while performing vigilant

Qualifications

• Crisis intervention and de-escalation
• 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 the safety of patients, staff, and visitors.
• Combine traditional security functions with behavioral health support.

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

The Behavioral Health Security Officer at St. Bernards Health is responsible for maintaining a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment within behavioral health units and crisis stabilization settings.

This role blends traditional security duties with behavioral health support to ensure patient, staff, and visitor safety. Candidates should understand crisis intervention and de-escalation, work collaboratively with clinical staff, and adhere to hospital policies while performing vigilant