What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Health Safety Officer position at North Shore Medical Center, Inc.?
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Job Summary
Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes
Essential Functions
- Develop, review, and update safety policies and procedures specific to behavioral health settings.
- Ensure protocols comply with regulatory standards and best practices for patient and staff safety.
- Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential safety hazards and implement mitigation strategies.
- Monitor incidents and near-misses, analyze trends, and recommend corrective actions.
- Provide safety training and education to staff on behavioral health safety practices, including crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
- Respond to and manage behavioral health-related incidents and emergencies, including patient aggression or self-harm.
- Provide support to patients and staff during and after safety incidents, ensuring emotional and psychological well-being.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Associate's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
First Aid Certification - Data Conversion - Various Issuers required
Experience
Experience in a behavioral health setting, with a focus on safety or risk management 2-3 years preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of behavioral health safety practices and protocols.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle challenging situations calmly and effectively.
- Proficiency in incident reporting and safety documentation.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%)
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
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Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $20 - $28