Behavioral Health Advisor (.6 FTE/Alternating Shifts)

Franciscan Health Dyer Campus 24 Joliet St Dyer, Indiana 46311 WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT 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). QUALIFICATIONS Required Bachelor's Degree in Social Service, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or related allied health field Required withing 30 days of hire Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) - American Heart Association Preferred 1 year Social Services work experience TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: Never or Rarely EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity. Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.