Inpatient Behavioral Health Specialist – Safe Care & De-escalation

Boston Children's Hospital; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Affordable health

Vision and dental insurance

Child care and student loan subsidies

Generous time off

403(b) Retirement Savings plan

Pension

Tuition and License/Certification Reim

Employee discounts

Discounted commuter benefits

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist for our Inpatient Psychiatry Unit in Waltham, MA. The role supports a multidisciplinary team in providing patient-centered care and safe, therapeutic activities.

The position involves day/evening rotating shifts with occasional overnights and weekends, and may include 8 or 12 hour shifts. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is available; base pay varies by skills and experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of behavioral health experience preferred.
• BLS and de-escalation certification within 1 month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment and assist with routine patient activities.
• Monitor patient safety and observe behaviors according to protocols.
• Identify unsafe changes in behavior and apply redirection and limit setting as needed.
• Assist with safety measures, including restraints and enhanced observation when warranted.
• Record patient data and care provided in the medical record per standards.
• Support engagement during therapeutic group activities and assist with psychoeducational groups.

Skills

De-escalation

Group activities

Patient safety

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist for our Inpatient Psychiatry Unit in Waltham, MA. The role supports a multidisciplinary team in providing patient-centered care and safe, therapeutic activities.

The position involves day/evening rotating shifts with occasional overnights and weekends, and may include 8 or 12 hour shifts. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is available; base pay varies by skills and experience.