Behavioral Health Specialist II

Overview

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of Clinical Nurse Manager (Inpatient)/Program Director (Partial) and Unit Charge RN, the Behavioral Health Specialist II (BHS II) is responsible for providing care and safety to children and adolescents as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. The BHS II contributes to formulating the day-to-day schedule and structure of a therapeutic milieu and to the implementation, observation, and documentation of this program under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Brown University Health employees are expected to model the organization s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence in working with patients, customers, and one another. In addition, employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors:
Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate.

• Maintains the milieu as delegated by the Charge RN and reports back any variations immediately.
• Functions independently in demonstrated areas of competence in the delivery of sophisticated childcare.
• Consistently utilizes safe, effective crisis management techniques.
• Consistently takes initiative to suggest innovative changes and additions that improve the quality of milieu care.
• Develops a clear understanding of trauma and displays an empathetic, compassionate, nonjudgmental attitude toward children and families.
• Organizes therapeutic unit activities and supports BHS I in learning how this is accomplished.
• Provides guidance, monitoring, and role modeling to less-senior staff during activities.
• Orients new BHS I in an organized and thorough fashion under the direction of the CNM.
• Reports all peer concerns to charge RN and/or ANM/CNM immediately.
• Communicates assertively and respectfully with the appropriate person on issues of concern/conflict.
• May be assigned to specialized responsibilities as determined by Charge RN, CNM, or Nursing Director.
• Provides daily feedback to charge RN regarding changes in patient behaviors and milieu issues.
• Demonstrates enhanced clinical expertise.
• May be asked to perform comparable duties in other clinical settings throughout the hospital system as program needs arise.

• Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Service field preferred. Other education and experience considered and may be substituted for educational requirements at the discretion of the Hiring Manager.
• Must demonstrate aptitude and willingness to learn role related skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

• Safety Care Certification:
  Employees must work in a psychiatric setting under stressful conditions and be able to build therapeutic rapport to prevent crisis and utilize de-escalation techniques.
• Ability to remain calm during a crisis, make quick rational decisions, and prioritize immediate patient care needs to maintain a safe environment.
• Ability to participate in the physical management of patients, including safe body positioning, blocking/deflecting aggression, and, if necessary, physically holding patients using approved methods to maintain safety for extended periods.
• Physical requirements:
  
  lift up to fifty pounds; reach with hands and arms; grasp and hold; bend/squat/kneel; occasionally run; frequent standing.
• Direct care experience:
  Six months to one year of direct childcare work with similar populations.
• Current Bradley Hospital Safety Care Certification and Current BLS certification.

Performs independently within program policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to ANM/CNM where clarification of policies and procedures may be required.

None.

Pay Range: $19.97-$32.96

EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location: Bradley Hospital - 1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy East Providence, Rhode Island 02915

Work Type: evenings

Work Shift: Evening

Daily

Hours:

8 hours

Driving

Required:

Yes