Adolescent Inpatient Behavioral Health Technician

UNC Health Careers; Butner (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for the Youth Behavioral Health unit at UNC Hospitals in Butner, NC. The role involves providing safe, therapeutic care in a 10-bed pediatric unit (4YBH) with a multidisciplinary team. Requires CNA certification and at least 1 year in a behavioral health setting.

Full-time, 36 hours weekly across Day/Night shifts, including weekends. Orientation is provided, with CPI and BLS certifications expected within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Requires 1 year working in a behavioral health/neuroscience unit.
• Education: high school diploma or GED; CNA I certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, supportive and therapeutic environment for psychiatric patients.
• Assist with admission of new patients and orient patients and families.
• Administer direct patient care including ADLs and vital signs as directed.
• Assist with group sessions and reinforce teaching by RNs or physicians.
• Monitor patient status and report significant changes to supervising RN.

Skills

English fluency

Verbal de-escalation

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant I certification

CPI certification within 60 days

BLS Certification

Job description

UNC Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for the Youth Behavioral Health unit at UNC Hospitals in Butner, NC. The role involves providing safe, therapeutic care in a 10-bed pediatric unit (4YBH) with a multidisciplinary team. Requires CNA certification and at least 1 year in a behavioral health setting.

Full-time, 36 hours weekly across Day/Night shifts, including weekends. Orientation is provided, with CPI and BLS certifications expected within specified timelines.