Licensed Medical Staff EMT/Paramedic

At Positive Leaps, diversity, equity, and inclusion are the foundation of everything we do. As a minority woman-owned organization, we are passionate about creating a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. 

Positive Leaps is seeking a qualified PRN EMT or Paramedic to join our team at our West Chester location. This position involves conducting physical and psychological evaluations for children facing behavioral and emotional challenges. As a key member of the child’s support team, the Medical Staff members will play an integral role in helping children successfully transition back to school or daycare, while fostering improvements in their behavior and interpersonal relationships. This is an opportunity to take a proactive, hands-on approach in supporting children who require the most assistance, making a meaningful impact on their development and overall progress. 

This is a unique opportunity to use your medical expertise in a behavioral health setting while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in your community.

Why Work with Us?

Join our team for a flexible, purpose-driven opportunity that allows you to apply your EMT or Paramedic skills in a setting beyond traditional emergency medical services. Our PRN position offers the flexibility to work around your existing commitments while contributing to the care and safety of children who need additional support. Enrich your professional growth while directly impacting the lives of children in your community. This is your chance to apply your expertise in a meaningful way, helping those who need it most, while also maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

 Schedule: PRN, Monday–Friday, with shifts scheduled as needed between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. 

Employment Type: 1099 Independent Contractor

Responsibilities:

• Conducts personal and professional business with ethical, legal and moral integrity always.
• Observes and completes physical and psychological assessments of children following high level behavioral intervention (safe room orders) as outlined in the policy to adhere to OMHAS expectations and standards.
• Document and report observations, physical and psychological status, and overall intervention assessment on agency forms for the State of Ohio.
• Supports high level behavioral interventions, as ordered by psychiatric staff, in collaboration with trained agency staff members.
• Assesses on-site injuries and completes State Incident Reports.
• Assess unwell children to determine if the child needs to leave daily programming.
• Audit on-site First Aid kits and coordinate maintenance of supplies.
• Coordinate with emergency services, as needed, in a crisis by providing first aid or care and communicating with EMS staff as necessary.
• Interact with children in a professional, positive manner.
• Adheres to the Positive Leaps Model of care.
• Adheres to all Positive Leaps Policies and Procedures.
• Communicate effectively with parents, peers, supervisors and visitors, and maintain confidentiality of children and families in treatment.
• Creates an atmosphere of enthusiasm and commitment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Must possess active State or National EMT Certification or Paramedic credential.
• Must be at least 19 years old· Excellent documentation skills.
• Must be willing to extend hours should a crisis arrive.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to changes in schedule.
• Must be reliable with documentation and adhering to expectations.
• Be willing to collaborate with various team members internally and externally.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, stressful environment.

Exposures and Risks:

• Potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Works directly with physically aggressive children.
• Exposed to loud noise, such as repeated and prolonged screaming and crying.

Mindfully Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and internship. Mindfully Behavioral Health makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. Furthermore, the Company will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.