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Organization:
MCJCHV 12C Cohort 10
Job Summary:
This full-time position works directly with children and youth as part of a small team of multi-disciplinary professionals providing acute behavioral crisis support in a medical hospital setting. The role focuses on crisis intervention, prevention, and behavioral health support for patients admitted to inpatient units and those receiving care in the Pediatric Emergency Department.
The specialist will respond to behavioral events throughout their shift, working with patients who exhibit behavioral challenges, have mental health diagnoses, or experience difficulties adhering to medical care. When not actively responding to crises, the specialist will collaborate with the team to identify patients at risk for behavioral events and provide proactive support to patients, families, and staff to prevent crises.
Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to learn and implement intervention techniques, respond to feedback, work professionally with families and team members, communicate effectively in written, electronic, and verbal formats, and manage time efficiently to meet all responsibilities.
Applies the nursing process to plan and implement the care of patients, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning. Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to the health care team. Collaborates in establishing patient goals and evaluates progress to ensure effective outcomes. Furthers professional growth by engaging in learning activities according to the Board of Nursing standards.
Shift: Weekend Days 7am-7pm 24 hours a week
Experience
• 2–3 years of pediatric clinical experience, preferably in an emergency or acute care setting.
• Minimum of two years of psychiatric or behavioral health experience in a medical setting.
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or related field.
Education & Certifications
• Completion of Marcus crisis prevention training program within orientation. .
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care, including assessment, management, and treatment planning for patients with behavioral and mental health needs by responding to behavioral crisis events.
Lead crisis response effort debriefs following behavioral emergencies.
Additional responsibilities:
Provide direct patient care, including assessment, management, and treatment planning for patients with behavioral and mental health needs through proactive rounding on behavioral health patients.
Provide education and support to care teams regarding behavioral health diagnoses and interventions.
Additional Job Role Information:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Skills in coordination, delegation, and team collaboration.
Critical thinking and rapid decision-making abilities.
Ability to remain calm and manage verbal/physical responses in stressful situations.
Ability to establish rapport and use therapeutic communication techniques.
Job Responsibilities
Practice (Caring for the Patient)
Knowledge of normal and abnormal growth and development across the age continuum.
Familiarity with assessment, management, and treatment of behavioral health patients.
Knowledge with crisis…