What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Interventionist Behavioral Health Inpatient 5 Dearth position at Childrens of Alabama?
Behavioral Interventionist Behavioral Health Inpatient 5 Dearth
Main Campus Dearth Tower Day Shift Behavioral Health Inpatient 5 Dearth Req # 348 Location 1600 7th Ave S, Birmingham, Alabama Category Behavioral Health Schedule Full Time Work Schedule 12-Hour Shifts Schedule Description 3 twelve-hour shifts, every 3rd weekendIn Behavioral Health Inpatient 5 Dearth at Main Campus Dearth Tower
Work schedule will be Full-time on the Day Shift, 3 twelve-hour shifts, every 3rd weekend.
Summary:
Care for patients who have mental illness, emotional conditions and/or developmental disabilities. Assist with the development, implementation and evaluation of the patient's care as outlined in the treatment plan. Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff. Possess communication skills and the aptitude to work with patients with behavioral problems or mental illness.
Other information:
BCLS, CPI Equipment/Work Aides: Computer, Patient Records, Reports Maintain mental health competencies
Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* Basic Life Support
Nonessential:
* Crisis Prevention and Intervention Certification
Education with Equivalent Qualifications:
Bachelor degree in related field (i.e. psychology, sociology, etc )
Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:
The Behavioral Interventionist must have a minimum of one year experience in a health care setting working with children and adolescents with emotional disturbances and their families; effectively work with patients and caregivers from diverse cultural backgrounds.
The Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit is comprised of 44 beds and provides a therapeutic, engaging environment for children ages 4 to 18. The Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit is a rewarding place to work where our care team makes an impact on children’s lives with every interaction. Along with psychiatrists, therapists, and nurse practitioners, we are involved in the day to-day care and decisionmaking that helps kids and families live their best lives. We work hands-on with children of all ages who are struggling with depression, anxiety, suicide,self-control, and trauma. We teach them new emotional and behavioral skills in a fun and interactive way. Our patients need to know that someone cares and can help keep them safe. Someone who can listen compassionately without judgement.
Schedule: 3 twelve-hour shifts, every 3rd weekend, Day Shift, 12-Hour Shifts