Behavioral Health Advisor (.9 FTE/Nights)

Franciscan Alliance, Inc. • Michigan City, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Advisor provides direct patient care to hospitalized psychiatric and chemically dependent patients. This position strives to maintain a stable therapeutic environment, monitors patients' moods and behaviors, and ensures an adherence to program structure to assure the safety and well-being of the hospitalized patients. The Behavioral Health Advisor works closely under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse to ensure patient safety and progress. Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest, with 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for their patients and the communities they serve.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Services, Psychology , Social Work or related field
• 1 year Social Services

Nice To Haves

• Crisis Intervention (CI)
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Monitors and assess changes in the tone and quality of the therapeutic milieu and addresses potential concerns that threaten patients' optimal safety, healing, and supportive environment.
• Observes, records, and monitors behaviors related to risk of patient suicide.
• Communicates pertinent patient information, condition changes, and incidents to the multidisciplinary team.
• Documents patient care information and ensures timely and accurate completion of patient care records in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Closely monitors and adheres to patient treatment plans in the delivery of care.
• De-escalates 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 passes Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees