Behavioral Health Safety Officer
Job Description
Site: North Shore Medical Center, Inc.
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Responsibilities
Job Summary
SummaryResponsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of patients, staff, and visitors within the hospital's behavioral health settings. This role involves developing, implementing, and monitoring safety protocols and procedures specific to behavioral health environments, conducting risk assessments, and providing training and support to staff members. This role works closely with clinical teams, security personnel, and other departments to create a safe and therapeutic environment.Does this position require Patient Care?YesEssential Function-Develop, review, and update safety policies and procedures specific to behavioral health settings. -Ensure protocols comply with regulatory standards and best practices for patient and staff safety. -Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential safety hazards and implement mitigation strategies. -Monitor incidents and near-misses, analyze trends, and recommend corrective actions. -Provide safety training and education to staff on behavioral health safety practices, including crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques. -Respond to and manage behavioral health-related incidents and emergencies, including patient aggression or self-harm. -Provide support to patients and staff during and after safety incidents, ensuring emotional and psychological well-being.
Job Requirements
Qualifications
Education
Associate's Degree Mental Health & Behavioral Medicine required or Associate's Degree Related Field of Study required or Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
First Aid Certification - Data Conversion - Various Issuers required
Experience
Experience in a behavioral health setting, with a focus on safety or risk management 2-3 years preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of behavioral health safety practices and protocols.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle challenging situations calmly and effectively.
- Proficiency in incident reporting and safety documentation.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%)
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
