Adolescent Inpatient Behavioral Health Tech — Per Diem

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Butner (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Hospitals Youth Behavioral Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) for the Inpatient Psychiatry Units at the Youth Behavioral Health Facility in Butner, NC. The role involves working with pediatric patients with developmental disabilities and various mental health diagnoses on a 4YBH unit, within a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires a CNA certification and 1 year in a behavioral health setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Aids in safety, therapy, and patient care under RN supervision.
• Assists with admission and orientation of new patients and families.
• Facilitates groups and one-to-one interactions to support treatment plans.
• Documents patient information and reports changes to the RN or physician.
• Provides personal care and assists with activities of daily living.
• Monitors patients and assists with safety and restraint procedures as needed.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

UNC Hospitals Youth Behavioral Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) for the Inpatient Psychiatry Units at the Youth Behavioral Health Facility in Butner, NC. The role involves working with pediatric patients with developmental disabilities and various mental health diagnoses on a 4YBH unit, within a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires a CNA certification and 1 year in a behavioral health setting.