Behavioral Health Safety Officer

Summary

Responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of patients, staff, and visitors within the hospital's behavioral health settings. This role involves developing, implementing, and monitoring safety protocols and procedures specific to behavioral health environments, conducting risk assessments, and providing training and support to staff members. This role works closely with clinical teams, security personnel, and other departments to create a safe and therapeutic environment.

• 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.

• Associate's Degree in Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine required.
• Associate's Degree in Related Field of Study required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Related Field of Study preferred.

• First Aid Certification, various issuers required.

• Experience in a behavioral health setting, with a focus on safety or risk management 2-3 years preferred.

• 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.

• 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%).

North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.