Behavioral Health Security & Intervention Specialist

St. Bernards Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro, AR seeks a Behavioral Health Security Officer to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment in behavioral health units and crisis stabilization settings.

You will combine security functions with crisis intervention and collaboration with clinical staff to protect patients, staff and visitors. This on-site role requires strong observation, de-escalation skills, emotional regulation, and teamwork, with emphasis on safety in high-stress situations and compliance

Qualifications

• Crisis intervention and de-escalation required.
• Strong observation and communication skills required.
• Emotional regulation and professionalism under pressure.
• Conflict resolution and critical thinking necessary.
• Team collaboration with clinical staff.

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 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 (preferred) in Criminology/Psychology/Sociology

Job description

St. Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro, AR seeks a Behavioral Health Security Officer to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment in behavioral health units and crisis stabilization settings.

You will combine security functions with crisis intervention and collaboration with clinical staff to protect patients, staff and visitors. This on-site role requires strong observation, de-escalation skills, emotional regulation, and teamwork, with emphasis on safety in high-stress situations and compliance