BHS III

EPBH Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 63,153,000 - 104,215,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradley Hospital in East Providence, RI, is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist III to join the interdisciplinary treatment team responsible for milieu management, safety, and care of children and adolescents. You will help shape daily schedules and document program activities under RN direction.

Qualified candidates have a Baccalaureate in a Human Service field and at least three years in Milieu Therapy with supervisory capabilities; duties include staff orientation, crises management

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Service field preferred.
• Over three years in Milieu Therapy with supervisory/administrative ability.
• Experience providing care to children/adolescents, with life-span considerations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate milieu treatment and oversee behavior management plans.
• Supervise milieu staff and support professional development goals.
• Orient new staff and develop orientation materials.
• Provide crisis management instruction and in-service design.
• Schedule staff, vacations, and earned days; observe hospital rules.
• Act as liaison between milieu staff and Unit RNs.

Skills

Milieu management

Supervisory ability

Crises management

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Service field

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Summary

Under the direction of Clinical Nurse Manager (Inpatient)/Program Director (Partial) and Unit Charge RN, the Behavioral Health Specialist III (BHS III) is responsible for providing care and safety to children and adolescents as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. The BHS III is responsible for input into the formulation of the day‑to‑day schedule and structure of a therapeutic milieu and the implementation, observation, and documentation of this program under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for milieu management, i.e., coordinate milieu treatment, oversee implementation of behavior management plans, monitor documentation of 16753721BHS I’s and II’s in electronic medical record.
• In concert with Clinical Nurse Manager/Program Director, supervise Behavioral Health Specialists regarding job performance and achievement of expected professional development goals.
• Establish goals for milieu staff performance and professional growth.
• Responsible for the orientation of new staff including the development of orientation materials and experiences pertaining to the milieu.
• Supports milieu staff instruction in the techniques of crises management.
• Responsible for designing and implementing in-service programs for new and existing milieu staff.
• In concert with Clinical Nurse Manager/Program Director, recommend and carry out hospital disciplinary policies as necessary.
• Interview prospective staff members for employment.
• Evaluate qualifications and recommend qualified individuals for consideration.
• Participate in ongoing process of consultation with treatment team, family, outside agencies, etc.
• Responsible for scheduling milieu staff, i.e., vacations, personal days and earned days, etc.
• Observe all hospital rules and regulations.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Acts as a liaison between Behavioral Health Specialists and Unit RNs throughout assigned shift.

96337142 font-size: 1.6remWhile an individual is hired to work on a particular program, they may at times be asked to perform comparable duties in other clinical settings throughout the hospital system as program needs arise.

Minimum Qualifications

BASIC KNOWLEDGE: 96337118 Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Service field preferred.

Other education and experience considered and may be substituted for educational requirements at the discretion of the Hiring Manager. Must demonstrate aptitude and willingness to learn role related skills. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. Participates in BHS Career Ladder within 6 months of appointment to this position.

Experience

Over three years in Milieu Therapy or a related field with demonstrated competence in utilization of childcare techniques including supervisory and administrative ability.

Independent Action

Performs independently within Program policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to supervisor where clarification of Program policies and procedures may be required.

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervises up to 10 FTEs.

Pay Range: $22.04-$36.37

EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location: Bradley Hospital - 1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy East Providence, Rhode Island 02915

Work Type: 36 hours per week, every other weekend and holiday as assigned

Work Shift: Variable

Daily Hours: 8 hours

Driving Required: No

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state’s premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island.

Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well‑being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself.

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