BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST | STAUNTON, VA
Start Date: 3-month assignment
Must be able to work through the holiday season with minimal or no time off during scheduled shifts.
$18/HR. FOR DAY SHIFT AND $20/HR. FOR NIGHT SHIFT ., and 8 Days of Paid Training Provided
Mileage will be reimbursed and lodging will be paid for by us
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- Specialized training in the management of aggressive mental health behavior required.
- Experience providing forensic direct care preferred.
- Successful completion of/ability to complete preservice training classes required
- Successful completion of/ability to complete advanced forensic technician training.
Responsibilities
- Ability to act in the capacity of essential personnel during emergency/crisis situations.
- Ability to complete the advanced forensic technician training.
- Apply knowledge of Psychiatric Healthcare.
- Skill in implementing appropriate behavioral/mental health interventions during critical mental health crisis situations.
- Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of psychology and behavioral analysis in working with forensic patients.
- Ability to provide therapeutic de-escalation in a safe manner.
- Skill in implementing behavior modification techniques in a Psychiatric Hospital.
- Skill in dealing effectively in a Psychiatric Hospital environment working directly with individuals with Mental Health/Psychiatric/Behavior Diagnoses.
- Ability to work in an environment and with individuals with impulsive behaviors, as well as verbal/physical aggression.
- Skill in providing support during all aspects of daily personal care, to include intervening with aggressive behaviors.
- Ability to actively participate in process improvement projects and patient data collection.
- Ability to have a high degree of attention to detail with regard to data collection and documentation.
- An ability to perform effectively as a member of a Direct Care team.
- Ability to function with minimum supervision, recognizing the need for direction and assistance in situations beyond his/her scope of capabilities.
- Must have the ability to successfully complete BLS, TOVA and other required training upon start Hospital