Inpatient Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health Specialist

Brown Medicine; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a part-time Behavioral Health Specialist I to support children and adolescents in a therapeutic milieu under RN supervision. You will help with daily living activities, observe and document patient status, and assist with care plan implementation in a fast-paced psychiatric setting.

Qualified candidates have 6 months to 1 year in direct childcare for emotionally impaired youth, hold Safety Care and CPR certifications, and demonstrate crisis de-escalation

Qualifications

• Six months to one year of direct childcare work with emotionally impaired youth.
• Safety Care Certification: de-escalation techniques to minimize physical intervention.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience in psychiatric setting and crisis management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe, therapeutic milieu and participates in developing milieu care plans.
• Documents observations and reports to RN, assisting with ADLs and daily living activities.
• Co-leads groups, supports treatment plans, and participates in rounds and hand-offs.
• Responds to crises with approved safety techniques and follows unit policies and procedures.

Skills

Childcare experience

De-escalation skills

Safety Care Certification

CPR certification

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Service field

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a part-time Behavioral Health Specialist I to support children and adolescents in a therapeutic milieu under RN supervision. You will help with daily living activities, observe and document patient status, and assist with care plan implementation in a fast-paced psychiatric setting.

Qualified candidates have 6 months to 1 year in direct childcare for emotionally impaired youth, hold Safety Care and CPR certifications, and demonstrate crisis de-escalation