Compassionate Behavioral Health Support Specialist

Brown Medicine; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a Behavioral Health Attendant to provide non-clinical support for patients requiring direct or indirect observations at Rhode Island Hospital. You will help create a safe, therapeutic environment while respecting patient dignity and Brown health care values.

Under RN direction, you will assist with daily activities, monitor behavior, and engage patients in activities to support treatment goals.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or its equivalent.
• Previous experience in direct patient care and/or patient observations, or completion of one (1) year of progressive education in a human services-related field (e.g., psychology, nursing, social work, health sciences) is required.

Responsibilities

• Receives report on assigned patient before assuming responsibility of observations.
• Conduct continuous or intermittent patient observation as assigned.
• Reports changes in patient condition to nursing or clinical staff promptly.
• Monitor and document patient behavior, mood, and activity in accordance with established protocols.
• Maintain patient focus at all times, free from distractions.
• Assists patients with daily activities such as hygiene, meals, and mobility, as needed based upon report and direction received by registered nurse.
• Actively engages with assigned patient(s) throughout shift in a compassionate and respectful manner while providing interaction and recreational activities in accordance with training provided.
• De-escalate situations using approved verbal intervention techniques to promote patient and staff safety.
• Attends staff development, supervision, and staff meetings as assigned.
• Ensure the care area is free of hazards and complies with safety guidelines, and assist with the maintenance of clean and orderly patient care spaces.
• Observes patient rights, Maintains confidentiality of patient information,
• Maintains patient privacy.
• Follows hospital policy and procedures regarding patient and staff safety practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Brown University Health seeks a Behavioral Health Attendant to provide non-clinical support for patients requiring direct or indirect observations at Rhode Island Hospital. You will help create a safe, therapeutic environment while respecting patient dignity and Brown health care values.

Under RN direction, you will assist with daily activities, monitor behavior, and engage patients in activities to support treatment goals.