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Baptist Health Arkansas lists this Lead Mental Health Security Officer opportunity in little rock, Arkansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Lead Mental Health Security Officer
| Mental Health Security Officer | Job ID:
Department: Mental Health Security Officer
Shift: Day
Working Hours: M-F. 7a-3p
Summary:
Lead Mental Health Security Officers (LMHSO) provides immediate safety and security to patients and staff located in the mental health wards at Baptist Health. These staff are trained to de-escalate crisis situation in real time. Physical intervention may be required if a present danger is identified. This position interacts with an interdisciplinary team to assess functional abilities, impairments, and needs of each patient. This position works under the direction of licenses nursing staff, and performs various duties including, but not limited to: 1:1 observation, inventory of patient belongings, assistance in restraint application, searching for contraband, searching new admissions, and reporting any change in patient conditions.
Other information
Valid Arkansas Driver's License;
Must be able to pass a MVR check;
Able to meet the state qualifications to obtain and maintain all preferred security credentials;
Be at least 21 years of age;
Must not use any nicotine or tobacco products in any form;
High school graduate or GED required;
Bachelor's degree preferred or 4 years of related security experience;
Demonstrates knowledge of security protocols;
Demonstrates knowledge of mental health treatment.
Must be able to complete the prescribed de-escalation training provided by Baptist Health
This job will be authorized80.00 hours bi-weekly.
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Worksite address
little rock, AR, 72208, US
Who can apply
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