What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Facilitator, Burnet Behavioral Safety Team position at Cincinnati Children's Hospital?
Job Description
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best children's hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
- Second Among All Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
- Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025) , America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2024)
- One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
- Consistently certified as great place to work
- A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
- Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Job Title: Behavioral Health Facilitator, Burnet Behavioral Safety Team
Location/Unit: Burnet Campus - Behavioral Safety Team
Shift/Hours/FTE: Nights - 32 hrs weekly - 0.8 FTE
Benefits Eligibility: Full-Time Benefits Eligible
Why Join Us?
Are you passionate about providing exceptional patient care and working with a dynamic team? Join us as a Behavioral Health Facilitator with our Behavioral Safety team and make a difference in the lives of children. Support clinical practice and patient care delivery while working in an environment that values professional growth.
Job Responsibilities
Milieu Management and Care Delivery:
- Lead and oversee therapeutic milieu and group programming during waking hours.
- Develop, facilitate, and coach staff in implementing group activities.
- Manage patient care across various settings, adapting milieu to handle disruptive behaviors.
- Design and evaluate therapeutic programs based on evidence-based practices.
- Educate and mentor new staff, ensuring safe and ready work areas for the next shift.
- Monitor patient locations, risk levels, and mental status changes.
- Lead shift assignments and daily tasks, including environmental rounds and patient observation checks.
- Ensure timely staff documentation and participate in treatment rounds.
- Prepare materials and resources for group activities and manage unit functions.
Patient/Family Interaction:
- Encourage patient participation in family meetings and address customer service concerns.
- Engage with parents during visits and coach staff on positive reinforcement and crisis management.
- Provide parent coaching on behavioral interventions and safety plans.
- Support diverse families and integrate age-specific and culturally diverse concepts into patient care.
- Communicate regularly with the interdisciplinary treatment team about treatment plans and progress.
- Oversee the implementation of positive reinforcement systems by unit staff.
Group Therapy:
- Develop group topics and educate new staff on group leadership skills.
- Tailor groups to patient needs based on developmental levels and psychiatric diagnoses.
- Adapt groups to address behavioral issues and improve productivity.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
- Provide oversight and support for complex patient assignments and give constructive feedback to co-workers.
- Educate and coach new staff on therapeutic use of one-on-one interactions and encourage ICMP completion.
- Lead teams in achieving clinical outcomes and respond to referrals, patient assessments, crises, and support bedside staff.
Crisis Management:
- Collaborate with the Code Violet Response Team to manage crises effectively.
- Supervise and coach staff in implementing treatment and behavior plans.
- Facilitate behavioral interventions in collaboration with the Behavior Specialist.
- Ensure appropriate documentation of individualized behavioral programming and plans.
Family Education:
- Communicate parental attitudes and behaviors that may affect treatment.
- Facilitate problem-solving of behavioral-medical treatment options.
- Participate in team staffing of children and clinical case reviews.
- Provide support and input regarding parental issues or child characteristics influencing treatment.
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Market Leading Benefits Including*:
Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment.
Competitive retirement plans
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs
Referral bonus program for current staff!
Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
Physical and mental health wellness programs
Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
- Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type
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Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
Salary : $23 - $28
