Brown University Health
Behavioral Health Specialist I PD
Brown University Health, East Providence, Rhode Island, us, 02914
Overview
SUMMARY: Under the direction of Clinical Nurse Manager (Inpatient)/Program Director (Partial) and Unit Charge RN, the Behavioral Health Specialist I (BHS I) is responsible for providing care and safety to children and adolescents as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. The BHS I is responsible for input into the formulation of the day-to-day schedule and structure of a therapeutic milieu and the implementation, observation, and documentation of this program under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Pay Base pay range: $17.77/hr - $29.31/hr
Responsibilities
Participates in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. Actively engages with assigned children throughout shift. Participates in the development and operationalization of the milieu care plan for assigned patients according to established department and unit-based procedure/policy.
Maintains and documents level of patient observation as ordered by the physician/charge RN each shift. Provides support to visiting parents as well as information according to treatment team request.
Supervises assigned children in daily routines and actively assists with activities of daily living and basic hygiene needs. Identifies, reports, and resolves potential problems on the unit. Demonstrates appropriate incident follow-up skills by timely verbal reporting to charge RN and documentation in medical record.
Completes other documentation (e.g., incident reports, intakes) as applicable. Participates in restraint debriefings. Carries out daily assignment as delegated by Charge RN and reports back prior to change of shift.
Intervenes in disruptive milieu or destructive to self/other patient situations providing timely therapeutic intervention(s) to children in distress. Maintains appropriate boundaries.
Adheres to Hospital, Departmental, and Program policies and procedures. Attends peer review and staff meetings as assigned. Maintains current certification in crisis management and CPR. Maintains current OSHA, ERS, Safety Certifications. Attends unit/hospital staff development as assigned.
Actively participates in the patient care planning process under the direction of the primary/charge RN. Works to support initial therapeutic alliance with patient and family on admission. Assists with the separation process and performs other duties necessary to provide a smooth transition to the hospital environment.
Within the 8-hour shift, documents objective observations within a shift note and shares observations with assigned RN. Reviews milieu care plan and problem list on a daily basis and suggests revisions based on observations. Communicates individual patient milieu care plans to other unit staff including liaison with other interdisciplinary treatment providers.
Actively participates in treatment team rounds, patient-specific discussions, and hand-off shift report. Accurately documents significant patient/family observations/milieu care in Kardex and medical records in a timely fashion.
Offers information and knowledge acquired through experience to other staff via formal/informal staff development forums. Adapts care style to meet the needs of various children/adolescents.
Supports and contributes to the development of care plans/behavioral management. Assists and teaches patients in activities of daily living and personal hygiene based on patient abilities. Co-leads community/milieu meetings and other program groups (e.g., activity or recreation).
Demonstrates ability to set consistent and supportive therapeutic limits within guidelines of hospital, unit, and department standards. Follows behavioral programs specific to the needs of the patient in collaboration with the assigned RN and treatment team. Organizes unit activities.
Coordinates, supervises, and actively participates in children’s activities such as physical and social development activities. Arranges for transportation of materials if required. Participates in teaching visits/family and parent training as assigned.
Models appropriate and therapeutic interpersonal staff/patient interactions with patients and families. Co-leads therapy groups with a clinician. Supports and actively participates in recreation therapy programs. Handles crisis situations safely, using least restrictive, safe patient care alternatives.
Takes initiative to seek supervision and incorporate suggestions for improvement in job performance. Performs other related duties as required, assigned, or directed by Charge RN. May be asked to perform comparable duties in other clinical settings as program needs arise.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Service field preferred. Other education and experience may be substituted as determined by the Hiring Manager. Must demonstrate aptitude and willingness to learn role-related skills.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns.
Safety Care Certification: Work in a psychiatric setting under stressful conditions and utilize de-escalation techniques. Ability to remain calm during crises and to participate in physical management of patients as needed, including safe body positioning and, when necessary, physically escorting patients. Physical requirements may include lifting up to fifty pounds, reaching, bending, squatting, kneeling, standing, walking, and running for short distances.
EXPERIENCE: Six months to one year of direct childcare work with emotionally impaired youth.
Independent action: Performs independently within program policies and practices; refers complex problems to supervisor for clarification.
Supervisory responsibility: None.
Location Bradley Hospital - 1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy East Providence, Rhode Island 02915
Work Type Monday-Friday as needed
Work Shift Day
Daily Hours Per Diem - As required
Driving Required No
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Pay Base pay range: $17.77/hr - $29.31/hr
Responsibilities
Participates in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. Actively engages with assigned children throughout shift. Participates in the development and operationalization of the milieu care plan for assigned patients according to established department and unit-based procedure/policy.
Maintains and documents level of patient observation as ordered by the physician/charge RN each shift. Provides support to visiting parents as well as information according to treatment team request.
Supervises assigned children in daily routines and actively assists with activities of daily living and basic hygiene needs. Identifies, reports, and resolves potential problems on the unit. Demonstrates appropriate incident follow-up skills by timely verbal reporting to charge RN and documentation in medical record.
Completes other documentation (e.g., incident reports, intakes) as applicable. Participates in restraint debriefings. Carries out daily assignment as delegated by Charge RN and reports back prior to change of shift.
Intervenes in disruptive milieu or destructive to self/other patient situations providing timely therapeutic intervention(s) to children in distress. Maintains appropriate boundaries.
Adheres to Hospital, Departmental, and Program policies and procedures. Attends peer review and staff meetings as assigned. Maintains current certification in crisis management and CPR. Maintains current OSHA, ERS, Safety Certifications. Attends unit/hospital staff development as assigned.
Actively participates in the patient care planning process under the direction of the primary/charge RN. Works to support initial therapeutic alliance with patient and family on admission. Assists with the separation process and performs other duties necessary to provide a smooth transition to the hospital environment.
Within the 8-hour shift, documents objective observations within a shift note and shares observations with assigned RN. Reviews milieu care plan and problem list on a daily basis and suggests revisions based on observations. Communicates individual patient milieu care plans to other unit staff including liaison with other interdisciplinary treatment providers.
Actively participates in treatment team rounds, patient-specific discussions, and hand-off shift report. Accurately documents significant patient/family observations/milieu care in Kardex and medical records in a timely fashion.
Offers information and knowledge acquired through experience to other staff via formal/informal staff development forums. Adapts care style to meet the needs of various children/adolescents.
Supports and contributes to the development of care plans/behavioral management. Assists and teaches patients in activities of daily living and personal hygiene based on patient abilities. Co-leads community/milieu meetings and other program groups (e.g., activity or recreation).
Demonstrates ability to set consistent and supportive therapeutic limits within guidelines of hospital, unit, and department standards. Follows behavioral programs specific to the needs of the patient in collaboration with the assigned RN and treatment team. Organizes unit activities.
Coordinates, supervises, and actively participates in children’s activities such as physical and social development activities. Arranges for transportation of materials if required. Participates in teaching visits/family and parent training as assigned.
Models appropriate and therapeutic interpersonal staff/patient interactions with patients and families. Co-leads therapy groups with a clinician. Supports and actively participates in recreation therapy programs. Handles crisis situations safely, using least restrictive, safe patient care alternatives.
Takes initiative to seek supervision and incorporate suggestions for improvement in job performance. Performs other related duties as required, assigned, or directed by Charge RN. May be asked to perform comparable duties in other clinical settings as program needs arise.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Service field preferred. Other education and experience may be substituted as determined by the Hiring Manager. Must demonstrate aptitude and willingness to learn role-related skills.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns.
Safety Care Certification: Work in a psychiatric setting under stressful conditions and utilize de-escalation techniques. Ability to remain calm during crises and to participate in physical management of patients as needed, including safe body positioning and, when necessary, physically escorting patients. Physical requirements may include lifting up to fifty pounds, reaching, bending, squatting, kneeling, standing, walking, and running for short distances.
EXPERIENCE: Six months to one year of direct childcare work with emotionally impaired youth.
Independent action: Performs independently within program policies and practices; refers complex problems to supervisor for clarification.
Supervisory responsibility: None.
Location Bradley Hospital - 1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy East Providence, Rhode Island 02915
Work Type Monday-Friday as needed
Work Shift Day
Daily Hours Per Diem - As required
Driving Required No
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