Crisis Prevention Facilitator - Variable Shifts - Includes Weekend Hours
Position Summary
At Stony Brook Medicine, the Crisis Prevention Facilitator will act as a facility champion for implementation of crisis prevention across all psychiatric units and function as a member of the hospital-wide Crisis Prevention Team. They will work with administrators, faculty, staff to ensure that crisis prevention is being utilized throughout day-to-day programming and interactions with patients.
The Crisis Prevention Facilitator shall be someone who is respected by other staff and who models crisis prevention and crisis de-escalation values and techniques in their day-to-day work. The Crisis Prevention Facilitator will be an expert in verbal, nonverbal and physical techniques and be able to provide guidance related to crisis prevention.
Duties of a Crisis Prevention Facilitator may include the following but are not limited to:
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 follow up as needed
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: _B_ achelor's degree in health/human services, 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.
Please note that the successful candidate must frequently move about the hallways, patient rooms, and multiple floors to service patients. The successful candidate will also aid with the transport of patients. The successful candidate is responsible for responding to alarms/codes, detecting and communicating situations that may cause harm to the patient, or others, responding to and communicating requests for assistance. In addition, they must, as necessary, use physical interventions and techniques when securing and applying restraints on patients and move restrained patients; as necessary. The successful candidate will also restrain agitated patients and aid with lifting patients.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in health and human service, emergency management, communications, or criminal justice field, prefer 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.
Special Notes : * * Resume/CV should be included with the online application.
Posting Overview *: * This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).
If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.
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Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
This function/position maybe designated as "essential." This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.
Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:
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).
Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.
*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination .
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Anticipated Pay Range:
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position is $66,586 - $84,446 / year.
The above salary range represents SBUH's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate's validated years of comparable experience. Any efforts to inflate or misrepresent experience are grounds for disqualification from the application process or termination of employment if hired.
Some positions offer annual supplemental pay such as:
Location pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full-time positions ($3400)
Evening shift differential ($10,000)
Inconvenience pay/supplemental shift differential. ($575)
Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and a state pension that add to your bottom line.
Job Number: 2501152
Official Job Title: : TH Instructional Support Specialist
Job Field : Social Work/Behavioral Health
Primary Location : US-NY-Stony Brook
Department/Hiring Area: : Clinical Support/Mental Health
Schedule : Full-time
Shift : Variable Shift Hours: : Variable / As Needed Pass Days: : Variable
Posting Start Date : Mar 26, 2025
Posting End Date : Jun 24, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Salary: : $80,61 - $101,246 / Total
Salary Grade: : SL3
SBU Area: : Stony Brook University Hospital
Req ID: 2501152
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