Staff Development Manager Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Responsibilities
MANAGER - STAFF DEVELOPMENT
SENIOR DE-ESCALATION SPECIALIST
SBHS is looking for an experienced Senior De-Escalation Specialist/Staff Development Manager to join our dynamic team. The senior de-escalation specialist will oversee the de-escalation specialist team, provide supervision and assist the specialists in total consumer care through implementation of appropriate therapeutic approaches within the therapeutic milieu . The de-escalation specialist will provide direct therapeutic care to all consumers throughout the lifespan who are in psychiatric crisis to intervene and stabilize behaviors . The senior de-escalation specialist will also oversee CPI instructors at our facility to assure they are applying competent education on the skills . This role is responsible for mentoring and coaching clinical staff as part of the mentoring program . T he senior de-escalation specialist is to report to and lead behavioral interventions with consumers in crisis, assess crisis situations and determines the appropriate level of intervention required , ensure appropriate CPI techniques are being used, and debrief with staff after interventions.
Benefits include:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment

• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University

• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

• Pet Insurance

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Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System (SBHS) is a 178-bed acute care facility located in Streamwood,IL and has been providing mental health treatment to the Chicagoland community and the state of Illinois since 1991. We are dedicated to offering services to meet the ever-changing emotional and behavioral healthcare needs of children, adolescents, and their families.
About Universal Health Services
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com .
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Qualifications
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, bachelor's preferred. A minimum of two (2) years experience in a behavioral health care facility, with direct experience in crisis intervention and mentoring skills REQUIRED. 3-5 years experience preferred.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION : Verbal De-Escalation Training and Milieu Management Training REQUIRED.
EEO Statement
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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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