Behavioral Health Sitter & Observation Specialist

UI Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

UI Health in Chicago, IL is seeking a Patient Safety Attendant for the Adult Psychiatry unit. The role requires close, one-to-one observation of patients at risk and active collaboration with the nursing team to maintain safety and therapeutic care.

The position is on-site, 0.5 FTE, with a schedule of 7:00 AM–3:00 PM and rotating weekends. Prior lived experience in recovery is required, with a high school diploma as the minimum education.

Qualifications

• Lived experience in recovery or re-entry related to the role.
• Strong observation and interpersonal skills are valued.

Responsibilities

• Provides one-to-one observation and patient safety support across inpatient units.
• Performs continuous observation and conducts periodic behavioral checks as needed.
• Builds rapport with patients to create a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Documents patient information in the EHR and communicates with the care team.

Skills

Lived experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

UI Health in Chicago, IL is seeking a Patient Safety Attendant for the Adult Psychiatry unit. The role requires close, one-to-one observation of patients at risk and active collaboration with the nursing team to maintain safety and therapeutic care.

The position is on-site, 0.5 FTE, with a schedule of 7:00 AM–3:00 PM and rotating weekends. Prior lived experience in recovery is required, with a high school diploma as the minimum education.