Lead Mental Health Security Officer

Baptist Health Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Lead Mental Health Security Officer to provide immediate safety and security for patients and staff in mental health wards. You will de-escalate crises in real time, may perform physical interventions, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to assess patient needs and conditions.

The role includes 1:1 observation, belongings inventory, restraints support, contraband searches, admissions screening, and reporting changes under licensed nursing direction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or 4 years of related security experience.
• Valid Arkansas Driver's License.
• Must be able to pass an MVR check.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Must not use nicotine or tobacco products in any form.
• Demonstrates knowledge of security protocols.
• Demonstrates knowledge of mental health treatment.
• Must be able to complete the prescribed de-escalation training provided by Baptist Health.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 observation and monitor patients.
• Inventory patient belongings and report changes.
• Assist in restraint application when needed.
• Search for contraband and new admissions.
• Report changes in patient conditions to licensed staff.

Skills

De-escalation techniques

Security protocols

Mental health treatment knowledge

MVR checks

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

4 years of related security experience

Job description

Lead Mental Health Security Officer

| Mental Health Security Officer | Job ID:

Department: Mental Health Security Officer

Shift: Day

Working Hours: M-F. 7a-3p

Summary:
Lead Mental Health Security Officers (LMHSO) provides immediate safety and security to patients and staff located in the mental health wards at Baptist Health. These staff are trained to de-escalate crisis situation in real time. Physical intervention may be required if a present danger is identified. This position interacts with an interdisciplinary team to assess functional abilities, impairments, and needs of each patient. This position works under the direction of licenses nursing staff, and performs various duties including, but not limited to: 1:1 observation, inventory of patient belongings, assistance in restraint application, searching for contraband, searching new admissions, and reporting any change in patient conditions.

Other information

• Valid Arkansas Driver's License;
• Must be able to pass a MVR check;
• Able to meet the state qualifications to obtain and maintain all preferred security credentials;
• Be at least 21 years of age;
• Must not use any nicotine or tobacco products in any form;
• High school graduate or GED required;
• Bachelor's degree preferred or 4 years of related security experience;
• Demonstrates knowledge of security protocols;
• Demonstrates knowledge of mental health treatment.
• Must be able to complete the prescribed de-escalation training provided by Baptist Health

This job will be authorized80.00 hours bi-weekly.

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