Crisis Support Specialist- Behavioral Health

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

9d • $22

About The Position

Provides crisis intervention training for Behavioral Health frontline staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work, education, criminal justice, or related field, or equivalent experience, required.
• Proficient with MSOffice,time management, and organization.
• Requires autonomous direction and ongoing support and collaboration with unit leadership.
• Demonstrates high level of initiative, clinical decision making, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, adept in collaboration, and ability to relate effectively with all hospital staff.
• One year of experience in a hospital setting within the past 3 years, required.
• Experience in de-escalation and safety training, required.
• Pediatric behavioral health experience, required.
• Must be able to perform therapeutic crisis intervention moves (TCI).
• Able to wear and function in helmets and other safety equipment.

Responsibilities

• Implements training programs and workshops, teaching pediatric behavioral health crisis intervention skills and techniques to Behavioral Health frontline staff.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of training programs and performance of frontline staff. Makes recommendations and necessary improvements.
• Responds to active crisis situations. Provides in-the-moment feedback and facilitates debrief with frontline staff.
• Employs de-escalation strategies and demonstrates appropriate physical restraint, escape, and evasion techniques.
• Ensures mandated training requirements are completed according to regulatory guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level