Patient Safety & Behavioral Health Specialist

Henderson Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

The Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW), part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Patient Safety Specialist in Washington, DC. This role leads safety initiatives, conducts observations, and coaches staff to strengthen safe practices across the facility.

Responsibilities include supervising staff and patients, responding to potential crises, ensuring a safe environment, and delivering training in BLS and de-escalation.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate/GED.
• Two or more years of experience in a mental health facility.
• Demonstrated experience training or experience in de-escalation.
• BLS, required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, writing reports and summaries.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe escort and supervision, monitoring employees and visitors, preventing unauthorized activity, and reporting observations to leadership.
• Support lobby and hospital operations, responding to calls for intervention during potentially challenging situations and communicating all adverse events.
• Maintain a safe therapeutic environment through continuous patient supervision, crisis reporting, contraband checks, and adherence to safety and infection‑control procedures.
• Engage directly with patients, teaching hygiene and social skills, reinforcing treatment‑plan activities, orienting new patients, and supporting medication compliance.
• Deliver staff training in areas such as BLS, de-escalation, Handle With Care, and milieu management as assigned.
• Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

Education

High School Graduate/GED

Job description

The Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW), part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Patient Safety Specialist in Washington, DC. This role leads safety initiatives, conducts observations, and coaches staff to strengthen safe practices across the facility.

Responsibilities include supervising staff and patients, responding to potential crises, ensuring a safe environment, and delivering training in BLS and de-escalation.