Crisis Specialist-4

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc. in Columbus, OH is seeking a Crisis Specialist-4 for a part-time role.

You will respond to crises using trauma-informed care, document events, and help manage patient escalation under the supervision of a licensed clinician. You will lead de-escalation, support inter-disciplinary teams, provide education on trauma-informed approaches to staff, and assist with safe discharge planning for pediatric patients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a social services field.
• CPR certification (AHA CPR for Family & Friends) or Red Cross equivalent, or completion within 90 days.
• First Aid certification within 90 days after hire.
• Experience in a Mental Health setting preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Engages with the interdisciplinary team in specialized patient care activities.
• Provides support to medical personnel and reinforces safe behavior with a therapeutic, calm approach.
• Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and treatment teams using trauma-informed care.
• Leads multi-disciplinary discussions on behavioral interventions during admission.
• Assists with crisis intervention and restraint techniques per policy.
• Completes daily EMR audits to facilitate readiness and documentation.
• Educates hospital personnel on trauma-informed care, de-escalation, and interventions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

De-escalation

Trauma-informed care

Child/adolescent care

Education

Bachelor's in Social Services

Job description

## Crisis Specialist-4Apply: Main Campus, Columbus, OH: Part time: Posted Today: R-28665**Overview:****Job Description Summary:**Utilizes trauma-informed care while promoting health and well-being through crisis intervention and prevention strategies under the direction and supervision of a licensed clinician. Responds to crises, documents, identifies and proactively manages patient escalation, and provides related training. Demonstrates competence in providing age-appropriate, trauma-informed care and service for pediatric patients.**Job Description:****Essential Functions:*** Engages with the interdisciplinary team in specialized patient care activities.* Provides support to medical personnel and reinforces safe and preferred behavior with a therapeutic, calm approach while maintaining boundaries, setting limits, and utilizing de-escalation techniques.* Effectively establishes therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and treatment teams using trauma-informed care.* Initiates and leads multi-disciplinary discussions regarding behavioral interventions throughout admission. Engages in discussions related to safe discharge from the hospital with treatment teams and families.* Assists with physical crisis intervention techniques and restraint techniques during crises per policy. This often includes leading and reinforcing symptom management and coping skills.* Completes daily audits of electronic medical record to facilitate response readiness and ensure accurate documentation.* Provides education to hospital personnel regarding trauma-informed care, de-escalation techniques, and appropriate interventions to manage diverse behavioral and medical manifestations.**Education Requirement:**Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Services field, required.**Certifications:*** CPR certified (American Heart Association CPR for Family and Friends) course or Red Cross equivalent, or completion within 90 days after hire, required.* First Aid course completion required within 90 after hire.**Skills:*** Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and lead staff, as well as to represent the agency and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.* Ability to work well with minimal direction; is detail-oriented and self-motivated.* Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain productive and collaborative multi-disciplinary relationships.* Demonstrates skills in providing assessment and treatment to children and adolescents.* Good written and verbal communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.* Must be able to maintain a calm and professional demeanor while managing crises.**Experience:**Experience in a Mental Health setting preferred.**Physical Requirements:**OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Electricity, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Working OutdoorsFREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneelCONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting, Standing, Walking**Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:**Able to successfully pass NCH-endorsed crisis intervention model workshop. Rapid Physical Response required.\"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet\"