Behavioral Health Security Officer

Baptist Health; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is looking for a Mental Health Security Officer to work a day shift (6a-6p) with an 80-hour bi-weekly schedule. The role focuses on safety for patients, staff, and visitors, including de-escalation and possible physical intervention when necessary.

You will work under licensed nursing supervision performing observation, room checks, and coordination with the care team. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of Baptist Health de-escalation training, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must complete Baptist Health de-escalation training including all required training check-offs.
• 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 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 and other de-escalation training required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 observation and monitoring of patients.
• Inventory patient belongings and assist with restraints as needed.
• Search new admissions and check rooms for contraband.
• Report changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
• Intervene to de-escalate crises and maintain a safe environment.
• Join interdisciplinary team efforts to assess patient needs and safety.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

De-escalation awareness

Proactive patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Job Details

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

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Must be able to complete the prescribed de-escalation training provided by Baptist Health including 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.
• Must complete BLS, skills training, and de-escalating training upon hire.

This job will be authorized 80.00 hours bi-weekly.