Job description

Come Join An Expanding Program

Days (7a-3:30p) - 40 hours a week

Evenings (3-11:30p) - 40 hours a week

Every other weekend off!

Functions as a member of the Department of Psychiatry's Crisis Stabilization Team serving complex psychiatric patients in crisis in the CPEP and inpatient psychiatric settings.

Responsibilities:

Under general direction and with latitude for independent judgement:

• Provide support to patients as needed including, but not limited to engaging in activity, discussion, addressing needs where appropriate.
• Recognize moments of stress for patients and provide proactive calming strategies that support a positive and therapeutic milieu.
• Responds to psychiatric patients in crisis who are in the CPEP and/or in the inpatient psychiatric unit setting to support the immediate need for de-escalation, to provide patients with emotional and tangible support to regain behavioral control and to support patient's progress towards meeting goals established in their individual care plan.
• Engages in debriefing discussions with the psychiatric team responding to crisis.
• Assist patients to ensure there is clear understanding of the patient's needs, as well as the expectation of safe behaviors on the unit to ensure a safe milieu.
• Manages time in order to provide support to multiple psychiatric units within the day.
• Trains to provide support and respond to patients who are in emotional distress with skills in trauma informed care, verbal de-escalation and OMH approved physical interventions as needed to ensure a safe milieu.
• Communicates with unit staff and Department of Public Safety as necessary to provide unified support of the patient in psychiatric crisis and to ensure a safe milieu.
• Participates in data collection for Crisis Stabilization Team Services.
• Orients and trains new staff.
• Participates in all Quality Improvement activities.

Qualifications:

Associate's degree in a health-related field and 3 years experience in human services, preferably in a psychiatric crisis or emergency setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

How To Apply

All applicants must apply online.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• human services: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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