Behavioral Health Advisor (PRN/Alternating Shifts)

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.•Michigan City, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest, with 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois. They pride themselves on hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for patients and the communities they serve.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
Crisis Intervention (CI)

Nice To Haves

1 year Social Services

Responsibilities

Monitor and assess changes in the tone and quality of the therapeutic milieu and address potential concerns that threaten patients' optimal safety, healing, and supportive environment.
Observe, record, and monitor behaviors related to risk of patient suicide.
Communicate pertinent patient information, condition changes, and incidents to the multidisciplinary team.
Document patient care information and ensure timely and accurate completion of patient care records in accordance with policies and procedures.
Closely monitor and adhere to patient treatment plans in the delivery of care.
De-escalate situations involving agitated or aggressive patients to prevent behavioral-based safety hazards using established principles in de-escalation, including potential application of physical restraints.
Successfully pass Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).