Behavioral Health Security Officer

Baptist Health Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas is seeking a Behavioral Health Security Officer for the night shift (6:00pm–6:00am) within the Mental Health Security team. The role provides safety and security for patients, staff, and visitors, focusing on de-escalation and crisis response.

Responsibilities include 1:1 observation, room checks for contraband, assisting with restraints, and reporting changes in patient condition while collaborating with licensed nursing staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must complete Baptist Health de-escalation training and related checkoffs.
• Good verbal and written communication skills essential.
• Ability to collaborate with the health care team and anticipate needs.
• Basic problem-solving and proactive engagement with patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 observation and monitor patient conditions.
• Inventory patient belongings and check rooms for contraband.
• Assist in applying restraints when necessary under supervision.
• Search new admissions and dress them out for intake.
• Report any change in patient condition to licensed staff.

Skills

De-escalation training

BLS certification

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Behavioral Health Security Officer

| Mental Health Security Officer | Job ID:

Department: Mental Health Security Officer

Shift: Night

Working Hours: 6:00pm-6:00am

Summary:
A Mental Health Security Officer receives specialized training in various clinical aspects of working with mentally ill patients. MHSO provides safety and security to patients, health care workers, and the unit by responding to situations to de-escalate crisis situations. Protects and maintains a secure environment by enforcing rules and regulations to provide for the safety of personnel, patients, visitors, and the property. Protect staff, patients, and property by intervening with physical intervention if patient begins to act out and/or present danger to staff, patients, or property. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team to assess the functional abilities, impairments, and needs of each patient. Works under the direction of licensed nursing staff, performing various duties such as (but not limited to): 1:1 observation, inventory of patient belongings, assistance in applying restraints, checking rooms and patients for contraband, searching new admissions, dressing them out, reporting any change in patient\'s condition.

Other information:

High school graduate or GED required. Must be able to complete the prescribed de-escalation training provided by Baptist Health to include all physical check offs of required training. Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to learn and apply new healthcare related skills. Ability to collaborate with the health care team effectively and do so consistently. Ability to engage people at the appropriate level for their wellness and cognition. Ability to problem-solve. Ability to be proactive in anticipating the patient\'s needs. BLS, skills training, and de-escalating training.

This job will be authorized80.00 hours bi-weekly.

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