Behavioral Health- Crisis Support Specialist
US-OH-Columbus
external
Req #: 52211
Type: Full Time
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Overview:
Shifts Available:
Nights: 11pm- 7:00am (8 or 10 hour shifts- flexible one hour before or after shift start time)
Weekends: 7am- 7:00pm OR 7pm- 7:00am (Friday, Saturday, Sunday OR Saturday, Sunday, Monday)
* Position Starts at $20.70 plus nights and weekend shift differertials
* FTE- 0.8 (32 hours/ week) OR 1.0 (40 hours/ week), Benefits Eligilbe, Pay to commensurate with relevant experience
The Crisis Support Specialist will be responsible for maintaining certification in the crisis intervention model. The major focus of this position is providing crisis intervention training for identified staff and keeping with evidence-based treatment and practice, fidelity to the model currently endorsed by the organization.
Responsibilities:
* Completes and maintains certification in hospital de-escalation safety and restraint training.
o This position will be required to pass standards of the training model adopted by the organization upon hire.
* Responsible for completing required training for front line staff as assigned
* Responsible for clinical components on the different units within the Behavioral Health Pavilion as it relates to the de-escalation and safety training.
o This position will be responsible for ensuring fidelity of the model on the different units.
o Debriefing after safety events with front line staff and leadership teams within the pavilion.
* This position will demonstrate skills and ability to work autonomously to ensure they are prepared for trainings, as well as complete post training requirements (evaluate each member of the class, grade tests, complete competencies, etc.)
* Plays an active role in responding to crisis situations and provide in the moment feedback as well as facilitating the debrief with frontline staff as appropriate.
* Effectively employs de-escalation strategies and demonstrate appropriate physical restraint, escape, and evasion techniques, as deemed necessary.
Qualifications:
Education: High school graduate or equivalent required. Bachelors or Master's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Education, Criminal Justice, or related field required; or six years of equivalent experience.
Skills: Proficient in Microsoft office, proficient at time management and organization. Strong interpersonal skills, adept in collaboration, and ability to relate effectively with all hospital staff. Demonstrated ability to speak in front of large groups of people, give in the moment feedback, and follow up with appropriate leadership.
Experience: One year of comparable experience in a hospital setting within the past 3 years. Experience in de-escalation and safety training preferred; previous behavioral health experience required.
MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
OCCASIONALLY: 1-33% OF THE TIME (0.5 TO 2.5 HOURS) Climb stairs or ladders; Lifting/carrying up to 20 lbs.; Pushing/pulling up to 40 lbs; Exposure to chemicals/ medications; Usage of Patient equipment; Exposure to fumes/gases/vapors; Exposure to biohazard waste; Usage of machinery; Exposure to hot/cold temperatures
FREQUENTLY: 34-66% OF THE TIME (2.6 TO 5.0 HOURS) Bend/twist; Squat/kneel; Flexing/extending of neck; Reaching above shoulder; Computer skills; Lifting/carrying up to 100 lbs. or greater with assistance; Lunging and carrying; Interpreting data skills; Exposure to Blood and/or bodily fluids; Exposure to Communicable diseases and/or pathogens; Exposure to loud noises
CONTINUOUSLY: 67-100% OF THE TIME (5.1 TO 12 HOURS OR GREATER) Standing; Walking; Sitting; Hand usage: grasping, gripping and turning; Repetitive hand/arm usage; Audible speech; Hearing acuity; Depth perception-vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision; Seeing- far/near; Problem solving skills; Decision making skills; Use of electricity; Must be able to perform therapeutic crisis intervention moves; Able to wear and function in helmets and other safety equipment; Able to perform effectively during stressful situations
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 individual 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 his/her supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet
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