Behavioral Health Specialist
CurrentCoordination and delegation of tasks to floor staffConsulting and coordinating with healthcare team membersEducation of patients on mental illness and psychotropic medication useProvide therapeutic communication and active listeningTakedowns of agitated patientsAdministration of scheduled and Emergency medication injections in agitated patientsCharting assessments and observations15-minute rounds on patients to ensure safety.Conduct and assist rounds with treating PsychiatristRestraint and less restrictive measure useTeaching and development of coping strategies to adolescent/adult and geriatric patients