Adolescent Behavioral Health Tech – Day Shift

Cape Fear Valley Health System; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health System is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support patients in a adolescent psych unit. You will observe, monitor, and document changes in patient condition, assist with daily living activities, and provide emotional support under nurse direction.

Responsibilities include admissions, transfers, vital sign checks, crisis intervention, de-escalation, and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment for children, adolescents, and adults with mental illness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate or Bachelor’s in Psychology or Social Work preferred.
• Nursing Assistant certification accepted.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training and certification within 30 days of employment.
• 2 years of psychiatric experience preferred.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English; strong communication.
• Ability to work with children, adolescents, and adults with mental illness.
• Unrestricted NCI certification upon completion of training; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients, ensuring safety and a therapeutic environment.
• Assist with admissions, including contraband searches and room orientation.
• Assist with transfers and discharges; obtain vitals and secure belongings.
• Monitor vital signs, weight, and report abnormalities to the nurse.
• Assist with activities of daily living and personal care as needed.
• Assist with therapeutic holds, restraints, and seclusion after NCI training.
• Engage patients in play and group activities and report findings to nursing staff.
• Support 15-minute rounds and observation as directed; document I&O and vital signs.
• Document intake/output and graph vital signs as directed.
• Facilitate Therapeutic Community Meetings and wrap-up sessions.
• Participate in education and performance improvement initiatives; costs containment.

Skills

Reading, writing and speaking English

Verbal and written communication

Customer service

Ability to work with children, teens,

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor’s in Psychology/Social Work preferred

Nursing Assistant certification accepted

Tools

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training

Basic computer competency

Job description

Cape Fear Valley Health System is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support patients in a adolescent psych unit. You will observe, monitor, and document changes in patient condition, assist with daily living activities, and provide emotional support under nurse direction.

Responsibilities include admissions, transfers, vital sign checks, crisis intervention, de-escalation, and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment for children, adolescents, and adults with mental illness.