Behavioral Health Tech II — Crisis Care & Safety

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

Job summary

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for the Acute Crisis Unit in Little Rock. The role supports patient safety, provides de-escalation and direct observation, and works with licensed staff to ensure quality care.

Day shift, full-time, 7a-7p, Mo/Fr/Sa. Starting pay ranges from $15.30 to $19.10 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, with opportunities for progression based on performance and internal policies.

Qualifications

• No education requirements.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 2 years of relevant work experience.
• HS diploma or GED may substitute for 2 years.

Responsibilities

• 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.]

Education

High school diploma or GED or equivalent

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for the Acute Crisis Unit in Little Rock. The role supports patient safety, provides de-escalation and direct observation, and works with licensed staff to ensure quality care.

Day shift, full-time, 7a-7p, Mo/Fr/Sa. Starting pay ranges from $15.30 to $19.10 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, with opportunities for progression based on performance and internal policies.