Crisis Prevention Facilitator

Crisis Prevention Facilitator – Stony Brook Medicine

At Stony Brook Medicine, the Crisis Prevention Facilitator acts as a facility champion for implementation of crisis prevention across all psychiatric units and functions as a member of the hospital‑wide Crisis Prevention Team. The role ensures that crisis prevention is utilized throughout day‑to‑day programming and interactions with patients. The facilitator is respected by staff, models crisis prevention and de‑escalation values and techniques, and provides guidance related to crisis prevention.

• Complete crisis prevention training utilized at SBUH upon hire.
• Complete the crisis prevention train‑the‑trainer course within 3 months of hire and observe other trainers for several classes in preparation to become a trainer.
• Participate in the further development and implementation of the Crisis Prevention Team.
• Actively respond to calls/pages to help patients in crisis.
• Intervene with patients in distress using verbal de‑escalation, and, if necessary, use physical interventions when the situation requires that level of support.
• Develop, monitor and update behavior plans and expectations for patients.
• Engage with patients when they are calm, developing relationships and rapport throughout the shift, and remain alert for early warning signs of behavioral challenges that can be de‑escalated, ensuring effective communication of these events with unit treatment team members.
• Attend as many crisis incidents as possible to coach faculty and staff through the incident to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure helpful debriefings occur after the crisis, and attend as many debriefings as possible to discuss what occurred and future approaches to care.
• In partnership with the SBUH Crisis Prevention Coordinator and unit supervisors, share ideas to help educate employees identified with skill limitations to improve de‑escalation and physical techniques.
• Teach crisis prevention training to other staff and faculty at Stony Brook Medicine institutions.
• Work with other crisis prevention instructors to update trainings as necessary.
• Work collaboratively with the Autism clinical service areas.
• May include community based training and/or follow up as needed.

Bachelor’s degree in any health or human services field, emergency management, communications or criminal justice field. At least 3 years of experience working in an inpatient or emergency setting, or in a program, institution or residential setting where challenging behaviors are commonly addressed. Some form of crisis prevention training (e.g., PMCS, SCIP, CPI or similar negotiation/de‑escalation training). Strong verbal calming/de‑escalation skills and experience with using physical safety techniques.

Philosophy of person‑centered, trauma‑sensitive, and recovery‑focused care. Excellent communication skills and teaching ability in informal and classroom settings.

Master’s degree in any health or human services field, emergency management, communications, or criminal justice field (prefer LMHC or BCBA credentials). Five or more years of full‑time experience working in a setting serving those with significant behavioral challenges requiring de‑escalation and physical interventions. Experience as a trainer, teacher, or professor. Experience working on a crisis response team.

Frequent movement throughout hallways, patient rooms, and multiple floors to service patients, assist with transport, respond to alarms/codes, detect and communicate situations that may cause harm, use physical interventions and techniques when securing and applying restraints, and aid with lifting patients.

• Successfully complete pre‑employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services.
• Complete an electronic reference check with a minimum of three professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4‑panel drug screen.
• Meet regulatory requirements for pre‑employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Verification of degree (e.g., diploma or official transcript) is required for this role. Upload of documentation must be included with your application for consideration.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. If you need a disability‑related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at (631)632‑6280.