Behavioral Response Specialist

UHS•Kouts, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Midwest Center for Youth and Families (a subsidiary of UHS) has been in operation since 1997, serving youth across the country that are in need of psychiatric treatment for variety of mental health issues. The Midwest Center is a respected healthcare provider, fully accredited, 74-bed private, residential treatment facility with locations in Valparaiso and Kouts, IN. We are dedicated to care of the hearts and minds of our patients with compassion and superior quality behavioral healthcare services through our full-immersion Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program for children and adolescents ages 10 - 18 who struggle with emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges. The Patriot Support Program at Midwest Center offers specialized treatment designed to address the behavioral health needs and challenges of the children of active-duty military, reserve, and national guard members. Join us as the leaders providing service excellence to patients, their families and each other! Website: https://www.Midwest-Center.com Position Summary: The Behavioral Response Specialist (BRS) is a unit leader in providing de-escalation and support strategies to avoid physical interventions and promote optimal milieu management. The BRS provides emergency reponse in high risk/escalating events with the use of crisis intervention training to maintain safety and security of the unit(s). The BRS assists with unit programming/activities to faciliate the carryover of therapy issues, leisure activities, and activities of daily living. The BRS assists the House Supervisor with oversight of the unit and staff each shift.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED is required.
Prefer one year of experience working in a psychiatric setting with patients aged 10 -18yrs.
Must be 21 years old
We are looking for individuals with: excellent observation skills, true motivation to help others, ethical conduct, thoroughness, credibility, composure, teamwork, compassion, good judgment.

Nice To Haves

Prefer one year of experience working in a psychiatric setting with patients aged 10 -18yrs.

Responsibilities

Servies as the unit leader & role model for direct care staff on assigned unit(s)
Confirms active precautions &/or orders for patients with charge nurse(s) at beginning of shift & throughout
Coordinates care giver responsibilities to assure overall quality of care for patients
Implements clinical program, monitor, and evaluate DBT skills coaching to aid relationships between milieu staff & Therapist(s)
Ensures behavior plan & interventions is based on the patient's plan of care
Communicate, problem-solve, & use service recovery with patients & their families
Responds to all codes & assist staff as needed
Participant in team meetings & resident council. Collaborate with therapist, physician, charge nurse(s) to ensure patients receive quality care
Plan, organize, complete paperwork & secure resources for unit outings & innings
Monitor communication logs for each unit
see job description for add'l responsibilities

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement, up to $5250 annually, including four certificate/license-related classes
YMCA membership discount
Auto & Home insurance
Computer Purchasing Program
Mobile Wireless Carrier discounts - T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon
Family Planning Building Educational Resource
Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
Employee discount program
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
Pet insurance
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
401(K) with company match, discounted stock plan
Employee Assistance Program
Drexel University tuition discounts
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