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Stony Brook Medicine · 2 months ago

Crisis Prevention Facilitator

Stony Brook, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$71K/yr - $102K/yr

3+ years exp

Stony Brook Medicine is dedicated to providing exceptional care and is seeking a Crisis Prevention Facilitator to champion crisis prevention initiatives across psychiatric units. The role involves training staff, responding to patient crises, and developing behavior plans to ensure effective patient care and safety.

Association

Responsibilities

Complete crisis prevention training utilized at SBUH upon hire

Complete the crisis prevention train-the-trainer course within 3 months of hire and observe other trainers for several classes in preparation to become a trainer

Participate in the further development and implementation of the Crisis Prevention Team

Actively respond to calls/pages to help patients in crisis

Intervene with patients in distress using verbal de-escalation, and, if necessary, use physical interventions when the situation requires that level of support

Develop, monitor and update behavior plans and expectations for patients

Engage with patients when they are calm, developing relationships and rapport throughout the shift, as well as remain alert for early warning signs of behavioral challenges that can be de-escalated and ensure effective communication of these events with unit treatment team members

Attend as many crisis incidents as possible to coach faculty and staff through the incident to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement

Ensure helpful debriefings occur after the crisis, and attend as many debriefings as possible to talk about what occurred and discuss future approaches to care

In partnership with the SBUH Crisis Prevention Coordinator and unit supervisors, share ideas to help educate employees identified with skill limitations to improve de-escalation and physical techniques

Teach crisis prevention training to other staff and faculty at Stony Brook Medicine institutions

Work with other crisis prevention instructors to update trainings as necessary

Works collaboratively with the Autism clinical service areas

May include community based training and/or follow up as needed

Qualification

Crisis prevention trainingVerbal de-escalation techniquesPhysical safety techniquesTeaching abilityExperience in inpatient settingsPerson-centered care philosophyCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in any health or human services field, emergency management, communications or criminal justice field

At least 3 years of experience working in an inpatient or emergency setting, or in a program, institution or residential setting where challenging behaviors are commonly addressed

Some form of crisis prevention training, for example, PMCS, SCIP, CPI or other similar negotiation/de-escalation training

Strong verbal calming/de-escalation skills, and experience with using physical safety techniques

Have a philosophy of person-centered, trauma-sensitive, and recovery-focused care

Excellent communication skills and teaching ability in informal and classroom settings

Verification of degree (e.g., diploma or official transcript) is required for this role

Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services

Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references

Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen

Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings

Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s)

Preferred

Master's degree in any health or human services field, emergency management, communications, or criminal justice field

LMHC or BCBA credentials

Five or more years of full-time experience working in a setting serving those with significant behavioral challenges requiring de-escalation and physical interventions

Experience as a trainer, teacher, or professor

Experience working on a crisis response team

Benefits

Location pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full-time positions ($4000)

Evening shift differential ($10,000)

Generous leave

Health plans

A state pension

Company

Stony Brook Medicine

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Stony Brook Medicine expresses our shared mission of research, clinical care and education – a mission embraced by our faculty, staff, researchers, and students.

Founded in 1957

Stony Brook, New York, USA

5001-10000 employees