Behavioral Health Specialist - Inpt Psychiatry Waltham - 24 or 32 hrs

Behavioral Health Specialist - Inpt Psychiatry Waltham - 24 or 32 hrs

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Status

Part-Time

Standard Hours per Week

36

Job Category

Behavioral Health,

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem

Regular

Pay Range

$19.06-$27.64 Hourly

Office/Site Location

Waltham

Remote Eligibility

Onsite Only

Job Posting Description

At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.

Position Summary

We're looking for a Behavioral Health Specialist in our Waltham Inpatient Psychiatry Unit to provide basic care and ensure safety of patients, as delegated by a Registered Nurse.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing one-on-one support, as needed, to patients with a variety of behavioral health needs.
• Closely monitoring and maintaining the safety of patients. Observing behaviors and conditions in accordance with established procedures and protocols.
• In conjunction with Registered Nurse, conducting environmental checks and helps identifies risk factors.
• Aiding with the implementation of safety measures, such as physical restraints, observation levels, and suicide watches, as warranted.
• Responding to and assists with de-escalating acute behavioral episodes in a therapeutic and supportive manner. Attempts to understand the source of distress.
• Under the direction of Registered Nurse and medical staff, preventing elopement and calling for support/assistance when necessary to assist in preventing elopement.
• Identifying patient behaviors that could lead to behavioral escalation and utilizes non-verbal and verbal techniques to de-escalate situations.
• Actively monitoring patients and the environment with particular attention to safety concerns.
• May perform vital signs and assist with Activities of Daily Living as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Completing patient care documentation and administrative duties
• Under the direction of Registered Nurse, may assist practitioners performing medical procedures.
• Schedule is day/evening rotating, occasional nights, every other weekend and rotating holidays. 24 or 32 hours.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• A HS Diploma or equivalent. Associate's degree preferred.

Experience:

• Experience working with children/adolescents, facilitating group activities, working with patients with behavioral health challenges preferred.
• 1-2 Years of experience as a Behavioral Health, Mental Health Counselor or similar role in a similar setting preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and de-escalation certification per facility protocol/procedure within 1 month of hire.

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

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