Behavioral Health Tech II

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

Job summary

Arkansas Children’s Hospital seeks a Behavioral Health Technician for the Acute Crisis Unit to support patient safety and care. The role focuses on constant safety observations, redirection and de-escalation for patients at risk to themselves or others.

Responsibilities include direct patient monitoring, documentation of vital signs, and effective communication with the treatment team to ensure high-quality care. This is a day-shift, full-time position in Little Rock, AR.

Qualifications

• Maintains documentation of patient mood, mental sharpness, and activity to support safety.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Responds appropriately to dangerous behavior.
• Applies de-escalation techniques and strategies.
• Completes patient care tasks (V/S, I&O, measurements) as delegated by licensed staff.
• Maintains a clean, safe patient/department environment.
• Assists with admission, transfer and discharge under supervision.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety observations

Communication with treatment team

De-escalation techniques

Documentation

Patient care assistance

Education

High school 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 ShiftTime Type:Full timeDepartment:CC013189 Acute Crisis UnitSummary:Full Time, Mo/Fr/Sa 7a-7pSalary:Most new hires start between $15.30-$19.10 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.Additional Information:The Behavioral Health Technician's primary function is to contribute to the health and well-being of the patient. The Behavioral Health Technician functions as an assistant to the team in providing constant safety observations, redirection/de-escalation, and care for a patient identified to be at risk to themselves and/or others.Required Education:No education requirementsRecommended Education:High school diploma or GED or equivalentRequired Work Experience:2 years of relevant experience; HS Diploma or GED may substitute for 2 years of work experienceRecommended 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)Description1. Maintains documentation of a patient’s mood, mental sharpness, sleeping patterns, eating habits and overall function to support patient and employee safety.2. Maintains direct observation and documentation of patient’s vital statistics.3. Recognizes and reports early signs of escalation to patient care team.4. Communicates effectively with the treatment team to ensure safe, quality care is provided.5. Responds appropriately and safely to dangerous behavior.6. Applies evidence-based de-escalation techniques and strategies.7. 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.8. Assists with maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly patient/department environment.9. Assists with admission, transfer and discharge of patients as directed by licensed staff.10. Other related duties as assigned.