Inpatient Behavioral Health Specialist

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.; Dyer (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Health Dyer Campus is seeking a Behavioral Health Advisor to provide direct patient care to hospitalized psychiatric and chemically dependent patients. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to ensure safety and progress within a structured treatment environment.

The role requires collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to monitor moods and behaviors, document care, and support adherence to treatment plans, with part-time and full-time options available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social services, psychology, social work or related field.
• CI training within 90 days of hire (CALMEVERYSTORM Crisis Consultant Group, LLC).
• BLS training within 90 days of hire (American Heart Association).
• Preferred 1 year of Social Services experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and assesses changes in the therapeutic milieu and addresses safety concerns.
• Observes, records, and monitors behaviors related to risk of patient suicide.
• Communicates pertinent patient information and changes to the multidisciplinary team.
• Documents patient care information and ensures timely, accurate records.
• Closely monitors and adheres to patient treatment plans in care delivery.
• De-escalates situations involving agitated or aggressive patients to maintain safety.
• Successfully completes Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).

Skills

Crisis Intervention

BLS knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Social Services, Psychology, Social Work or related field

CI - CALMEVERYSTORM Crisis Consultant Group, LLC

Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association

Job description

Franciscan Health Dyer Campus is seeking a Behavioral Health Advisor to provide direct patient care to hospitalized psychiatric and chemically dependent patients. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to ensure safety and progress within a structured treatment environment.

The role requires collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to monitor moods and behaviors, document care, and support adherence to treatment plans, with part-time and full-time options available.