Behavioral Health Advisor (.6 FTE/ Days)

Franciscan Health Michigan City Campus 3500 Franciscan Way Michigan City, Indiana 46360 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 adhere to patient/resident treatment plans in the delivery of care. 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 patients to detect behavior patterns, condition changes, and incidents and report observations to the multidisciplinary patient care team. Document patient care information and ensures timely and accurate completion of patient care records in accordance with policies and procedures. De-escalate situations involving agitated or aggressive patients or caregivers to prevent behavioral-based safety hazards using established principles in de-escalation, including potential application of physical restraints. Observe, record, and monitor behaviors related to risk of patient suicide. Assist patients with their daily routines, implement individual program plans, and document client progress. Qualifications Required Bachelor's Degree 1 year Social Services Preferred Crisis Intervention (CI) - . Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association 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.