Job Information
Connections Health Solutions Behavioral Health Specialist in Kirkland, Washington
What You'll Do:
This position manages and maintains the safety of the individuals and staff. Takes vitals and assistsindividuals in meeting their needs while on the unit by providing exceptional customer service.Documents services provided and significant interactions in the electronic health record.
Conducts security screening and inventories property of individuals upon admission to the facility. Provides orientation to the Observation Unit and Short-term Inpatient Unit. Educates individuals on their rights under Washington State regulations, grievance process, provides expectations, and explains rules and regulations.
Maintains the safety of the unit.
Intervenes with escalated individuals using therapeutic techniques for de-escalation and performs restraints or seclusions (if applicable) when needed to ensure the individual's safety and the safety of others. Completes 1-to-1 on an individual in seclusion or mechanical restraints for 15 minutes.
Lifts, moves, and transports individuals, using proper body mechanics and accident prevention. Assists individuals with activities of daily living including eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, and transferring.
Conducts and documents individual's vitals and reports all questionable results to the RN/Physician attending the individual. Conducts and documents all BAL, urine drug screens, and urine pregnancy tests.
Attends court-ordered hearings when subpoenaed, and be a witness on a petition and provide testimony at court-ordered hearings.
Documents all services and significant individual interactions in the electronic health record. Monitors and documents individuals every 15 minutes.[]{style="marg
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