Safety Officer

GenPsych is a growing outpatient treatment organization founded in 2005. Our employees are the heart of our success. Together, we provide compassionate, high-quality mental health and substance abuse services guided by integrity, respect, excellence, teamwork, and a commitment to creating a safe, caring and supportive environment for our communities.

Role: Safety Officer

This position manages all issues directly impacting the safety and security of GenPsych’ s environment, clients, and staff.

Job Functions and Duties:

• Continually patrols and assesses the environment  to  identify  safety and security risks associated with the environment of care, including but not limited to:  the building, grounds, equipment, staff and client activity
• Perform de-escalation strategies and techniques necessary to control crisis situations and to maintain a safe environment for clients and employees
• Provide timely response as requested to clinical staff in the care and safety of patients, staff or visitors who are uncooperative, following facility standards and guidelines.
• Report  crime, administer assistance during fires, injury, or other incidents  in accordance with  GenPsych  policy  collaborating with local authorities. 
• Conduct tests of various systems, equipment, including fire extinguishers, security alarms, fire alarm system, and others as assigned
• Maintains compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations. 
• Provide safety-specific trainings  to staff and clients. 
• Implement and  conduct safety-drills  and  designates  “safe haven” areas  in the event of emergencies.  
• Collect data  regarding  environment and safety and develop reports for Quality Assurance purposes. 
• Perform site administrative duties, including inventory ordering, control, and distribution.
• Perform routine checks and maintenance to ensure facility cleanliness and hygiene standards are maintained.
• Maintains strict standards of confidentiality. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. 
• Develop and maintain desired level of professionalism and excellence in appearance, communication, and service with patients, staff, and visitors.

Qualifications:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent. 
• At least 3-year experience in safety, security in a related healthcare field preferred.
• May require occasional late closing days.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $51,770 - $78,215