Behavioral Health Security Specialist: Crisis Intervention

Saint Bernards Medical Center; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role blends traditional security duties with behavioral health support, including crisis intervention, de-escalation, and collaboration with clinical staff to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Crisis intervention and de-escalation required.
• Strong observation and communication skills expected.
• Emotional regulation and professionalism under pressure required.
• Conflict resolution and critical thinking essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment in behavioral health units.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation as part of daily operations.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure safety of patients, staff, and visitors.
• Perform traditional security duties within crisis stabilization settings.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Observation

Communication skills

Emotional regulation

Professionalism under pressure

Conflict resolution

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Criminology/ Psychology/ Sociology

Job description

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

The role blends traditional security duties with behavioral health support, including crisis intervention, de-escalation, and collaboration with clinical staff to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors in a fast-paced hospital environment.