Behavioral Health Advisor Prn

Franciscan Alliance Inc

Michigan City, Indiana, US
Not specified (assumed to be onsite based on job description).
Direct patient care for psychiatric patients
De-escalation of agitated or aggressive situations
Monitoring suicide risk behaviors
The Behavioral Health Advisor position at Franciscan Alliance in Michigan City, Indiana, involves providing direct patient care to hospitalized psychiatric and chemically dependent patients. The role emphasizes maintaining a therapeutic environment and requires collaboration with a Registered Nurse to ensure patient safety and progress

Job Summary

  • The Behavioral Health Advisor provides direct patient care to hospitalized psychiatric and chemically dependent patients while maintaining a stable therapeutic environment.
  • This role requires the ability to de-escalate situations involving agitated or aggressive patients using established principles including potential physical restraints.
  • Franciscan Health is a leading Catholic healthcare system dedicated to providing exceptional patient care through innovation, compassion, and excellence.

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The Behavioral Health Advisor position at Franciscan Alliance in Michigan City, Indiana, involves providing direct patient care to hospitalized psychiatric and chemically dependent patients. The role emphasizes maintaining a therapeutic environment and requires collaboration with a Registered Nurse to ensure patient safety and progress.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Direct patient care for psychiatric patients
  • De-escalation of agitated or aggressive situations
  • Monitoring suicide risk behaviors
  • Therapeutic milieu maintenance
  • Documentation of critical condition changes

Nice-to-have

  • Compassionate comprehensive care approach
  • Experience with chemical dependency patients
  • Team collaboration in hospital environment

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Social Services
  • Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, social work or related field
  • 1 year Social Services experience
  • Successful completion of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)
  • Basic Life Support Program (BLS) certification preferred

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