Pediatric Behavioral Health Specialist II

Rhode Island Hospital; East Providence (RI); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Rhode Island Hospital is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist II to join the inpatient pediatric/ adolescent treatment team. The role focuses on caring for children and adolescents, maintaining a therapeutic milieu, and assisting in day-to-day scheduling and care under RN supervision.

The position requires trauma-informed care, de-escalation skills, and crisis management. Safety Care and BLS certifications are expected, with prior childcare experience (6 months to 1 year) in similar settings.

Qualifikationen

• Baccalaureate Degree preferred; other education/experience considered.
• Safety Care Certification; ability to manage crisis.
• Current BLS certification.
• 6 months to 1 year of direct childcare work with similar populations.

Aufgaben

• Maintains the milieu as delegated by the Charge RN and reports variations.
• Delivers crisis management techniques and monitors patient behaviors.
• Organizes therapeutic unit activities and guides junior staff.
• Provides daily feedback to charge RN on patient behaviors and milieu issues.

Kenntnisse

Crisis management

De-escalation

Trauma-informed care

Therapeutic milieu

Ausbildung

Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Service field

Jobbeschreibung

Rhode Island Hospital is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist II to join the inpatient pediatric/ adolescent treatment team. The role focuses on caring for children and adolescents, maintaining a therapeutic milieu, and assisting in day-to-day scheduling and care under RN supervision.

The position requires trauma-informed care, de-escalation skills, and crisis management. Safety Care and BLS certifications are expected, with prior childcare experience (6 months to 1 year) in similar settings.