Mental Health Specialist/ Response Team – NRC

Hiring rate of position: $22.00/per hour plus shift differential (plus $3.00/per hour for every hour worked at the facility)

Location of position: NRC 1700 N. Victory Rd. Norfolk, NE

Work schedule: rotating nights, weekends, and holidays

The Response Team Member will serve as an emergency responder in emergency and alarm situations. This individual is utilized to provide additional security and safety to the environment and support Nursing Services to achieve crisis resolution. The essential duties of the Response Team Member are:

• Monitor the safety and security of assigned areas.
• Monitor the environment for compliance with safety and security policy/procedures.
• Respond quickly and effectively to emergency or crisis situations and may intervene in verbal disputes and/or provide physical intervention that includes restraining individuals utilizing the hospital approved crisis intervention model.
• Complete patient and building searches.
• Adhere to rules and regulations governing the conduct of aggressive situations and patient status.
• Escort individuals to appointments and activities inside or outside the facility.
• Prepare summary documentation concerning patient behavior, shift activity and action taken.

REQUIREMENTS: Be at least 19 years of age to work with adult client populations. Valid drivers license.

PREFERRED: One or more years of education or experience in human services or stable experience in customer service or military service, where the candidate is working with others, directly or indirectly.