Behavioral Health Specialist - Safety & Security (FT, PT, Pool/PRN)

What You'll Do:

 

The Behavioral Health Specialist (Safety & Security) is responsible for managing and maintaining the safety and well-being of individuals, visitors, and staff within the facility. This role provides front entrance safety and security by greeting and screening all visitors, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and supporting a welcoming environment. In addition to security responsibilities, the specialist assists with individual care needs, conducts vital signs assessments, and supports daily living activities for both adults and youth. The role also provides coverage on the units as a Behavioral Health Specialist, ensuring high standards of care and accurate documentation of services and significant interactions in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). 

• Conducts security screening and inventories property of individuals upon admission to the facility. 
• Provides orientation to the Observation Unit and Residential Crisis Stabilization Unit.  
• Educates individuals on their rights under DBHDS and DMAS regulations, grievance process, provides expectations, and explains rules and regulations.  
• Maintains safety of the unit and monitors and documents individuals every 15 minutes. 
• Intervenes with escalated individuals using therapeutic techniques for de-escalation and performs restraints or seclusions (if applicable) when needed to ensure the individual’s safety and the safety of others. Completes 1-to-1 on an individual in seclusion or mechanical restraints every 15 minutes for the duration of the event.  
• Lifts, moves, and transports individuals, using proper body mechanics or accident prevention. 
• Assists individuals with activities of daily living to include eating, bathing, and dressing.
• Conducts and documents individual's vitals and reports all questionable results to the RN/Physician attending the individual. Conducts and documents all BAL, urine drug screens and urine pregnancy tests.  
• Attends court ordered hearings when subpoenaed and be a witness on a petition and provide testimony at court ordered hearing.  
• Documents all services and significant individual interactions in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). 
• Responsible for maintaining and ensuring the cleanliness of the facility and designated assigned unit. 
• Performs light cleaning of interior center, collects soiled linen, and launders individuals clothing when needed. 
• Complete all required training, attend monthly meetings, and maintain required competencies. 
• Must be physically able to perform Safe Clinch restraint techniques and CPR, including the ability