Behavioral Health Security Officer

Baptist Health Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas is seeking a Behavioral Health Security Officer to cover night shifts (6p-6a) in the Mental Health Security Officer department. The role focuses on de-escalation, safety checks, and crisis response to protect staff, patients, visitors, and property.

Responsibilities include 1:1 observation, inventory of patient belongings, assisting with restraints when necessary, contraband checks, and reporting changes in patient condition as part of the interdisciplinary team.

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.
• Ability to engage people at the appropriate level for wellness and cognition.
• Ability to problem-solve.
• Ability to be proactive in anticipating patient needs.
• Must complete BLS, skills training, and de-escalating training upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides 1:1 observation of patients.
• Performs inventory of patient belongings.
• Assists in applying restraints when needed.
• Checks rooms and patients for contraband; searches new admissions.
• Dresses new admissions and reports changes in patient condition.

Skills

De-escalation skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Proactive attitude

Learning healthcare skills

Training compliance

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: 6p-6a

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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