State of Washington
DSHS ESH Behavior Management Specialist - Institution Counselor 3
State of Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Behavior Management Specialist - Institution Counselor 3
The Behavior Management Specialist (BMS) position is located at
Eastern State Hospital
in Medical Lake, WA. The mission and vision of
Eastern State Hospital
is to provide specialized and intensive mental health treatment. The Behavior Management Team (BMT) provides data collection and communication to treatment teams regarding inpatient care as part of an interdisciplinary team.Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary. Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.Some of what you'll do:Provide individualized behavioral support to patients who consistently engage in assaultive behaviors, working closely with ward staff and treatment team members to develop specific behavioral strategies.Assess for etiology of aggression and environmental factors contributing to aggression.Provide therapeutic milieu support on acute wards to identify early signs of crisis and offer early intervention.Utilize various communication intervention techniques to reduce the potential of deploying restraints or seclusion techniques.Promote recovery principles in all interactions and clinical interventions with patients.Participate in treatment team meetings and case consultations to coordinate BMT services for patients engaging in incidents of assault.Mentor and coach ward staff on effective de-escalation strategies, therapeutic engagement, and milieu management.What we are looking for:Experience in intervening and de-escalating crisis/dangerous situations.Working knowledge of therapeutic communication, incident command, seclusion/restraint principles, and debriefing.Knowledge of mental illness and recovery principles.Knowledge of behavior management principles.In-depth knowledge of group behavior and dynamics.Demonstrates the principles of universal precautions and infection control practices.Ability to work with difficult or angry patients in a therapeutic, non-threatening manner.Effective communication skills with management, peers, patients, and the public.Who should apply?Professionals with six years of experience working with clients in psychiatric or mental health settings OR an equivalent combination of experience and/or college-level education, preferably involving a major study in sociology or other social science.Questions about this opportunity?
Please contact Georgina Pringle at
Georgina.Pringle@dshs.wa.gov
and reference project number 05901.Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to
Transform Lives
requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s mission that you bring equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS.Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information.E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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The Behavior Management Specialist (BMS) position is located at
Eastern State Hospital
in Medical Lake, WA. The mission and vision of
Eastern State Hospital
is to provide specialized and intensive mental health treatment. The Behavior Management Team (BMT) provides data collection and communication to treatment teams regarding inpatient care as part of an interdisciplinary team.Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary. Evening and Night shifts include a shift differential in addition to the standard compensation rate.Some of what you'll do:Provide individualized behavioral support to patients who consistently engage in assaultive behaviors, working closely with ward staff and treatment team members to develop specific behavioral strategies.Assess for etiology of aggression and environmental factors contributing to aggression.Provide therapeutic milieu support on acute wards to identify early signs of crisis and offer early intervention.Utilize various communication intervention techniques to reduce the potential of deploying restraints or seclusion techniques.Promote recovery principles in all interactions and clinical interventions with patients.Participate in treatment team meetings and case consultations to coordinate BMT services for patients engaging in incidents of assault.Mentor and coach ward staff on effective de-escalation strategies, therapeutic engagement, and milieu management.What we are looking for:Experience in intervening and de-escalating crisis/dangerous situations.Working knowledge of therapeutic communication, incident command, seclusion/restraint principles, and debriefing.Knowledge of mental illness and recovery principles.Knowledge of behavior management principles.In-depth knowledge of group behavior and dynamics.Demonstrates the principles of universal precautions and infection control practices.Ability to work with difficult or angry patients in a therapeutic, non-threatening manner.Effective communication skills with management, peers, patients, and the public.Who should apply?Professionals with six years of experience working with clients in psychiatric or mental health settings OR an equivalent combination of experience and/or college-level education, preferably involving a major study in sociology or other social science.Questions about this opportunity?
Please contact Georgina Pringle at
Georgina.Pringle@dshs.wa.gov
and reference project number 05901.Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to
Transform Lives
requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s mission that you bring equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS.Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information.E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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