Security Technician, AM (Daphne)

AltaPointe Health • Daphne, AL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

EastPointe Hospital is a private, free-standing psychiatric hospital for adults and adolescent males (ages 12 – 18) located in Daphne, Ala. EastPointe’s clinical and medical professionals assess and evaluate adults and adolescents in psychiatric crisis. Treatment focuses on stabilizing psychiatric symptoms and preventing psychiatric commitment. Adults and/or adolescents admitted to EastPointe will have exhibited life-threatening, destructive or disabling behavior or symptoms. Each patient completes a psychiatric diagnostic evaluation and receives 24-hour clinical care for the duration of their stay. The goal is for each patient to return to home or to the least restrictive level of care.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be able to pass a physical agility test that includes running, push-ups, sit ups, etc.

Responsibilities

• Respond to crisis situations in the inpatient and residential settings, and implement proper Mindset interventions which may include the application of seclusion and restraints.
• Responsible for the safety and security of all consumers, staff and visitors to the hospital or group homes.
• Conduct perimeter checks both inside and outside the facilities as well as provide visitor control.
• Conduct searches as directed and monitor for contraband.
• Respond to crisis situations throughout facility and implements proper MindSet interventions.
• Demonstrate the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation.
• Apply seclusion and restraint per AltaPointe Policy and Procedure.
• Conduct consumer and room searches for contraband items per AltaPointe Policy and Procedure.
• Conduct Environmental Rounds on a daily basis and documents accordingly.
• Provide monitoring and interaction with consumers.
• Prepare end of shift (EOS) report.
• Perform hand-off communication at shift change.
• Effectively collaborate with the treatment team members.
• Actively participate in Security team meetings for performance improvement purposes.
• Provide staff training to staff on crisis intervention as needed.
• Model appropriate behavior including but not limited to communication skills, grooming, manners, etc.
• Effectively demonstrate the application of adult specific competencies.
• Routinely monitor cameras.
• Maintain a presence within building and on units.
• Inquire as to reason of visit when/if visitors appear to be “hanging around”.
• Conduct routine walk through of units, outside and parking lots.
• Effectively use wands and walkie talkies along with charging them when not in use.
• Check out van and black bag, verify driver’s license, check vehicle and charge cells.
• Provide backup support to front desk.
• Notify management of issues that surface.
• Provide back up support during visitations.
• Provide security during legal proceedings.
• Assist with on boarding new employees.
• Seek supervision and consultation as needed.
• Accept and employ suggestions for improvement.
• Actively work to enhance skills.
• Treat consumers with care, dignity and compassion.
• Manage physically aggressive consumers in a manner which protects individual dignity, respect, and self-esteem.
• Respect consumers’ privacy and confidentiality.
• Be pleasant and cooperative with others.
• Assist consumers and visitors as needed.
• Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others.
• Be sensitive to the consumers’ needs, expectations, and individual differences.
• Be gentle and calm with consumers and families.
• Actively participate in Performance Improvement activities.
• Actively participate in AltaPointe committees as required.
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Follow AltaPointe policies and procedures.
• Attend appropriate in-services training and other workshops.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED