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SECURITY - WEO - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Full Time Assistant & Support Counseling

Job Description

  • JOB REQUIREMENTS
    • Education
    • Required: High school diploma or equivalent
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    • Preferred: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, or related field
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  • Experience
  • Preferred:
  • • Experience in one or more of the following: • Security or law enforcement
  • • Behavioral health or psychiatric settings
  • • Corrections, probation, or military service
  • • Social services or crisis response
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  • Required:
  • • Crisis intervention and de-escalation
  • • Strong observation and communication skills
  • • Emotional regulation and professionalism under pressure
  • • Conflict resolution and critical thinking
  • • Team collaboration
 
  • Physical
    • This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.

    • Normal hospital environment. Close eye work. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Ability to lift up to 150 lbs and assist in patient handling, Carrying up to 50 lbs, Pushing/Pulling up to 350 lbs. Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching. Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations. Exposure to healthcare environments, including biological hazards.

       

  • JOB SUMMARY

    • The Behavioral Health Security Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment within behavioral health units and crisis stabilization settings. This role combines traditional security functions with behavioral health support, including crisis intervention, de-escalation, and collaboration with clinical staff to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors.

Schedule

Day Shift | WEO - Fri, Sat & Sun 7a-7p
St. Bernards Healthcare
About St. Bernards Healthcare




St. Bernards Healthcare has four hospitals in its network – the flagship facility anchoring the Matthews Medical Mile in Jonesboro, St. Bernards Medical Center; St. Bernards CrossRidge Community Hospital in Wynne, St. Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center in Pocahontas, and a management relationship with Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Walnut Ridge.

Today, St. Bernards Medical Center is a major referral hospital offering advanced technology and medical services across four centers of excellence: Heart Care, Cancer Treatment, Women's and Children's Services and Senior Services. St. Bernards invests significant resources to bring advanced services, treatments and surgery techniques to our local patients.

Awards

  • Arkansas Best Places to Work Recipient: 2012-2019
  • Modern Healthcares Best Places to Work 2019 Recipient
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