Intervention Specialist-Psych, 8:30am-7pm

Overview:

The Intervention Specialist is responsible for performing a variety of duties involved in carrying out general and specialized intervention programs as well as team member education on implementation and monitoring of these interventions.

Responsibilities:

• Provides information relative to assessment to all disciplines.
• Provides input into intervention plans in conjunction with appropriate discipline
• Communicates effectiveness of interventions to appropriate discipline.
• Maintains orderly and appropriately stocked supplies and activities on unit.
• Facilitates implementation of daily activity schedule in conjunction with Program Coordinator.
• Provides training of intervention plans to various disciplines involved in patient care
• Monitors implementation of intervention plans and provides feedback regarding plan implementation
• Provides direct behavior therapy and active treatment programming on individual and/or group basis including proactive strategies and crisis intervention and models programming for all team members.
• Assists with maintaining a structured milieu.
• Collects, records, and enters data on observable patient behavior.
• Accepts participation in special projects and appointments to hospital committees as appropriate.
• Assists with floor coverage and other unit duties as necessary.

Qualifications:

Education:

• High school diploma or GED/equivalent (required)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Service field (preferred)

Experience:

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in human services is required for applicants without Bachelor’s Degree (required)

Certification:

Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)