Crisis Prevention Officer (CPO)
About The Position
Western State Hospital, part of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, seeks a full-time Crisis Prevention Officer to maintain safety and milieu management for residents and staff. The officer interacts positively with patients, helps ensure unit safety across shifts, observes and engages in patient activities, provides therapeutic and physical interventions when needed, responds to emergency codes, and leads unit safety culture and initiatives. The position is located at Western State Hospital, 103 Valley Center Drive, Staunton, Virginia. The hospital is a 302-bed, Joint Commission- and CMS-accredited psychiatric facility serving adults with serious mental health needs.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to obtain a valid Virginia driver's license within 30 days of the start date.
- Experience in law enforcement, corrections, psychology, or a related field, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Associate degree in Criminal Justice.
- Bilingual ability.
- Veteran or veteran spouse.
Responsibilities
- Respond professionally and therapeutically to incidents and emergencies, as trained.
- Conduct designated walk-throughs on units to help provide a safe and secure environment and milieu for patients and staff.
- Respond to fires, disasters, duress alarms, and other emergencies, and assist as needed.
- Conduct searches on units as required.
- Escort residents safely and securely to destinations within the facility.
- Respond to all code calls on forensic units.
- Complete assigned documentation and submit it to the supervisor within the specified timeframe.
- Maintain dependable attendance, including reporting for duty promptly.
- Use negotiation skills to de-escalate problematic patient behaviors.
- Maintain consistent and positive interactions with patients; observe and engage in patient activities and provide therapeutic and physical interventions when needed.
- Help lead safety culture and initiatives on the unit.
Benefits
- Retirement with cash match.
- Paid time off, sick time, family/personal time, and community service time.
- Health, vision, and dental insurance.
- Life insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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