Intervention Specialist, Peace Hospital, 7a-430p

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 regarding implementation and monitoring of these interventions.

Essential Functions:

• 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

Other Functions:

• Maintains compliance with all company policies procedures and standards of conduct
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education:

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

Experience:

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

Certification:

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