Pediatric Behavioral Health Care Partner

Connecticut Children's Medical Center; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Children’s seeks a Patient Care Partner to promote safety and comfort for behavioral health patients within the hospital. The role involves direct observation, de-escalation, and collaboration with nursing staff across ED or inpatient units.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or GED and be able to document observations accurately. Strong communication and English proficiency are required, with CPI training to be provided within three months.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to monitor and de-escalate behavioral health patients.
• Basic documentation and data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Receives hand off from care team with observation details and risks.
• Notifies primary nurse of behavioral changes and collaborates with nursing staff.
• Performs direct, face-to-face observation for patients at risk of harm.
• Applies de-escalation techniques and documents observations in the medical record.
• Maintains safety, cleanliness and adherence to infection control policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Listening skills

Oral and written communication

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Connecticut Children’s seeks a Patient Care Partner to promote safety and comfort for behavioral health patients within the hospital. The role involves direct observation, de-escalation, and collaboration with nursing staff across ED or inpatient units.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or GED and be able to document observations accurately. Strong communication and English proficiency are required, with CPI training to be provided within three months.