Behavioral Health Security Officer

Baptist Health Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

The Behavioral Health Security Officer at Baptist Health Arkansas works day shift (6a-6p) to provide safety and security for patients, staff, and visitors by enforcing unit rules and de-escalating crises. Under licensed nursing supervision, the officer conducts 1:1 observation, checks rooms, inventories belongings, assists with restraints, and reports changes in patient condition.

The role requires de-escalation training, good communication, teamwork, and the ability to learn healthcare

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of de-escalation training provided by Baptist Health including all required check-offs.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with the health care team.
• Ability to learn and apply new healthcare related skills.
• Ability to engage patients at the appropriate level for their wellness and cognition.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety for patients, staff, and visitors and de-escalate crises.
• Perform 1:1 observation and routine room checks.
• Assist in applying restraints when necessary.
• Check patient belongings and inspect for contraband.
• Search new admissions and report changes in patient condition.

Skills

De-escalation training

Communication skills

Collaboration

Proactive problem solving

BLS training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Behavioral Health Security Officer

| Mental Health Security Officer | Job ID:

Department: Mental Health Security Officer

Shift: Day

Working Hours: 6a-6p

Summary:

The 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:

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

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

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