Behavioral Health & Security Associate - BH Intake Unit

Overview

Provide a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff in the Behavioral Health service line and to assist in providing care to individuals with behavioral / emotional / mental health problems.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements : Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, related field.

Other Requirements

Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser. Multicultural sensitivity Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions. Advanced reading, writing and oral skills Ability to utilize PC including, basic elements of Windows environment, keyboarding, work with mouse, and perform basic computer tasks with instruction.

Responsibilities

THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY FOCUS : Assists in the creation and maintenance of a safe, caring, nurturing, healing, and educative environment.

• Ensures patient, visitor and staff safety by following policies / procedures and adhering to the National Patient Safety Goals
• Sets behavioral limits on patients according to hospital and ED policies
• De-escalates patients utilizing CPI techniques
• Takes initiative in making decisions and taking immediate action to ensure safety
• Participates in application of seclusion / restraints when appropriate; provides monitoring of patients in such situations; completes appropriate documentation, including restriction of rights forms
• Participates in patient and staff debriefing
• Interfaces effectively with Behavioral Health, ED and Security staff to promote a safe environment; calls for additional assistance if needed
• Provides supportive care to patients and families when appropriate
• Continuously monitors video / audio equipment to ensure patient, visitor and staff safety, and / or makes "rounds" in the immediate patient care area
• Completes electronic event reports as indicated

ASSESSMENT FOCUS : Obtains pertinent clinical data from patients / significant others seeking Behavioral Health Services.

PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT FOCUS : Assists in Performance Improvement activities for area.

COMMUNITY RESOURCE FOCUS : Assists with disposition planning and serves as a referral source for patients seeking assistance.

About Us

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information : human.resources@carle.com.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $17.89per hour - $28.98per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org / benefits.