Behavioral Health Safety Manager - Outpatient Behavioral HealthUnit

Summary

The Behavioral Health (BH) Safety Manager supports the hospital-wide behavioral health strategy and aligns aggression management initiatives with organizational goals and all accreditation and regulatory standards. This includes the development and implementation of policies and protocols that impact multiple departments and service lines. The position requires participation in hospital committees, cross-functional teams, and external partnerships (e.g., advocacy, regulatory bodies, professional organizations).

Additionally, the BH Safety Manager is responsible for coordinating the training of ACH staff in de‑escalation and aggression management techniques in accordance with the ACH selected vendor/program, supervising trainers, managing the training schedule, maintaining program materials and data collection, and monitoring trainer staffing needs and completion of required trainings. The BH Safety Manager will also oversee the hospital's Behavior Response Team (BRT) and coordinate the review and rounding of patients in the system with purple banners.

This position will serve as a consultant regarding BPPE use and requirements, design and oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting for program outcomes, compliance, and continuous improvement, and represent ACH in external forums, partnerships, and advocacy efforts related to behavioral health and workplace safety. The BH Safety Manager will oversee the budget for program resources, training, and equipment and reports directly to the Behavioral Health Service Line Director.

1. Strong communication, organizational, time‑management, and problem‑solving skills are required.

2. Experience working with all levels of an organization is required.

3. Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required.

4. Experience caring for a behavioral health population is preferred.

5. Experience with education, training, and adult learning principles is required.

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Education:

Master’s degree in nursing, psychology, social work, or another clinically relevant field is required.

2. Certification:
Advanced certification in behavioral management techniques is strongly preferred.

3. Licensure:
Currently licensed to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio, Licensed Independent Social Worker (LIWS), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) is required.

4. Years of relevant experience: 5 years of leadership experience in high‑acuity patient settings such as behavioral health and emergency department where de‑escalation, behavioral management techniques, and BPPE are frequently utilized is required.

5. Years of supervisory experience: 3 years providing behavioral management oversight and policy and protocol development is preferred.

6. Years of relevant training experience: 3 years training in behavioral health aggression management is required.

7. Ongoing professional development and continuing education are required.

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status:
Onsite