Safety Watch Monitor - This posting is open exclusively to current AL DOC incumbent employees.
About The Position
NaphCare is hiring a Safety Watch Monitor to join their team of medical professionals in the Kilby Correctional Facility in Mt. Meigs, Alabama. As a Correctional Safety Watch Monitor, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals who provide care to the individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have various duties to keep you engaged. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical needs. The Correctional Safety Watch Monitor plays a critical role in NaphCare's continued mission to provide quality healthcare that protects the rights, dignity, and health of their unique patient population.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to effectively interact with institutional and clinical staff.
- Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirement.
- A background check, security clearance and drug screening are required for this role.
Responsibilities
- Conduct one-on-one, direct observation of patients at risk of self-injury or suicide.
- Under the supervision and guidance of a licensed behavioral health professional, conduct observational rounds on suicide watch and/or in select behavioral health settings.
- Reliably document and communicate observations of patients on suicide watch and/or housed in behavioral health units.
- Perform crisis intervention and de-escalation as indicated.
- Monitor patients and promote prosocial behavior.
- Participation in unit treatment team planning.
- Documentation of critical incidents and treatment progress in patient’s medical record at the discretion of supervisor.
- Participation in unit morning report and regular unit staff meetings.
- May facilitate community meetings.
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Benefits
- Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
- Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!
- Lowest Cost Benefits!
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
- 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
- Tuition Assistance
- Referral bonuses
- Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
- Generous paid time off & paid holidays
- Free continuing education and CMEs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
