Crisis Specialist-1

Job description

Overview: Job Description Summary: Utilizes trauma-informed care while promoting health and well-being through crisis intervention and prevention strategies under the direction and supervision of a licensed clinician. Responds to crises, documents, identifies and proactively manages patient escalation, and provides related training. Demonstrates competence in providing age-appropriate, trauma-informed care and service for pediatric patients. Job Description: Essential Functions: - Engages with the interdisciplinary team in specialized patient care activities. - Provides support to medical personnel and reinforces safe and preferred behavior with a therapeutic, calm approach while maintaining boundaries, setting limits, and utilizing de-escalation techniques. - Effectively establishes therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and treatment teams using trauma-informed care. - Initiates and leads multi-disciplinary discussions regarding behavioral interventions throughout admission. Engages in discussions related to safe discharge from the hospital with treatment teams and families. - Assists with physical crisis intervention techniques and restraint techniques during crises...