Behavioral Health Safety Clinician - Behavioral Health Unit - Full Time - Forbes Hospital

Highmark Health

Pittsburgh, PA, US
Behavioral health crisis management
De-escalation techniques
Safety and security patrols
This job is responsible for cultivating a safe and secure environment within the facility by ensuring specialized support for patient and staff well-being

Job Summary

  • This job is responsible for cultivating a safe and secure environment within the facility by ensuring specialized support for patient and staff well-being.
  • Essential responsibilities include performing safety and security patrols, responding to crisis events, and collaborating with clinical staff to manage challenging patient behaviors.
  • The role involves educating peers on safety protocols and conducting crisis response training, as well as testing security alarms and safety equipment.

Matching Summary

This job is responsible for cultivating a safe and secure environment within the facility by ensuring specialized support for patient and staff well-being.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Behavioral health crisis management
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Safety and security patrols
  • Patient property searches
  • Incident investigation and reporting

Nice-to-have

  • Employee Assistance Program liaison
  • Peer and new hire education
  • Physical stamina and agility

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field
  • 2 years direct patient care experience
  • Crisis Intervention In HealthCare (CRH) certification
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting
  • Mental Health First Aid Certification (MHFA)

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