Qualified Behavioral Health Specialist II

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children\'s Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking staff for weekend overnight shifts (Friday-Sunday, 8p-8a) to provide basic supportive and trauma-informed care under RN supervision. The role engages with patients and families, building therapeutic relationships and ensuring safety.

Requires a bachelor\'s degree in psychology/social work or related field, with master\'s preferred, and certification in BLS/TCI/First Aid.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• One year hospital experience in a mental health role within the past three years, or three years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to deliver patient care per unit assignments.
• Establish therapeutic relationships and provide education to patients and families.
• Provide trauma-informed care, using de-escalation and safety techniques as needed.
• Coordinate with other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans.
• Serve as a resource on diagnoses, behavior plans, relationship-based care, and crisis management.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview:

Weekend overnights

Friday-Sun, 8p-8a

Job Description Summary:

Performs basic supportive and trauma-informed care to specified patients and families under the direction and supervision of registered nurse or clinical supervisor.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Participates with the interdisciplinary team in specialized patient care. Cares for patient assignment as delegated.


• Effectively establishes therapeutic relationships with patients and families on the unit including but not limited to effective communication and education.


• Provides trauma-informed care, utilizes positive reinforcement and operates within a therapeutic relationship, maintains staff and patient safety through de-escalation, limit setting, and physical interventions


• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans.


• Acts as a resource to unit staff regarding diagnoses, behavior plans, relationship based care, protective equipment, crisis management.

Education Requirement:

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field, or equivalent experience, required


• Master’s Degree, preferred.

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required prior to finishing unit-based orientation (due within 90 days of hire), must maintain certification.


• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification provided by the organization, required prior to finishing unit-based orientation (due within 90 days of hire), and maintain certification.


• First Aid certification by the organization, required prior to finishing unit-based orientation (due within 90 days of hire), and maintain certification.

Skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Experience:

• One year of hospital experience in a mental health role within the past three years, required.


• Three years of relevant experience, or equivalent education, required.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Electricity, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Working Outdoors

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting, Standing, Walking

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

• Must be able to perform therapeutic crisis intervention moves (TCI).


• Able to wear and function in helmets and other safety equipment.


• Rapid physical response when needed.


• Applies the principles of body mechanics in lifting or moving patients and/or equipment.


• Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment.

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"