Behavioral Health Tech

Arkansas Children's; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's in Little Rock is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to join the CC013125 Behavioral Health team on a full-time, day-shift schedule. The role emphasizes patient safety, observation, and collaboration with licensed staff in a busy behavioral health unit.

No formal education is required, though a HS diploma or GED is preferred. Two years of relevant experience is expected, with substitutions allowed for education.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• Recommended HS diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience; HS Diploma or GED may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Maintains documentation of patient mood, mental status, sleep and eating patterns.
• Maintains direct observation and documentation of vital statistics.
• Recognizes and reports early signs of escalation to the care team.
• Communicates effectively with the treatment team to ensure safe, quality care.
• Responds appropriately and safely to dangerous behavior.
• Applies de-escalation techniques and strategies.
• Assists with completing patient care tasks under licensed staff guidance.
• Keeps the patient environment clean, safe, and orderly.
• Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge as directed by licensed staff.

Skills

Observation

Documentation

De-escalation

Team communication

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account (https://www.myworkday.com/archildrens/)and search the "Find Jobs" report.

Work Shift

Day Shift

Time Type

Full time

Department

CC013125 Behavioral Health

Summary

Full Time, Monday, Tuesday, Sunday 7a-7p

Salary

Most new hires start between $15.30-$19.10 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Required Education

No education requirements

Recommended Education

High school diploma or GED or equivalent

Required Work Experience

2 years of relevant experience; HS Diploma or GED may substitute for 2 years of work experience

Recommended Work Experience

Required Certifications

Recommended Certifications

Certified Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT) - Academy for Addiction Professionals, Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Prometric, Mental Health Technician (CMHT) - National Career Certification Board, Mental Health Technician - National Career Certification Board, Registered Behavior Technician - BACB - Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)

Description

• Maintains documentation of a patient’s mood, mental sharpness, sleeping patterns, eating habits and overall function to support patient and employee safety.
• Maintains direct observation and documentation of patient’s vital statistics.
• Recognizes and reports early signs of escalation to patient care team.
• Communicates effectively with the treatment team to ensure safe, quality care is provided.
• Responds appropriately and safely to dangerous behavior.
• Applies evidence-based de-escalation techniques and strategies.
• Completes patient care (may include V/S, I&O's, heights, weights, head circumference, ADL's and other patient care related assignments) in a safe, efficient and timely manner as delegated by licensed nursing staff to the RN.
• Assists with maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly patient/department environment.
• Assists with admission, transfer and discharge of patients as directed by licensed staff.
• Other related duties as assigned.