Behavioral Health Tech — Patient Care & Support

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Regional Hospital seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to provide compassionate care to patients with psychiatric disorders in Durham, NC. The role involves observing patients, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring safety and comfort under supervision.

Responsibilities include one-to-one patient interactions, facilitating recreational activities, and coordinating with the care team. A high school diploma or GED and NC Nurse Aid registry are required; CPI certification is

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• Listing on the Nurse Aid Registry of North Carolina or equivalent certification.
• CPI certification strongly preferred.
• Meet DUHS credential to perform analysis of blood glucose from finger sticks and report findings.

Responsibilities

• Observe patients and assess progress on a daily basis; report significant changes to supervising RN.
• Interact with patients one-to-one providing recreational or social activities and reinforce patient teaching.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living including beds, bathing, hygiene, feeding and dressing.
• Assist with positioning changes, ROM exercises, transfers and walking.
• Provide care and monitoring of patients in seclusion and/or restraint.
• Ensure compliance with safety and infection control guidelines.

Skills

Patient care

Infection control

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nurse Aid Registry of NC

CPI certification preferred

Blood glucose testing credential (DUHS)

Job description

Duke Regional Hospital seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to provide compassionate care to patients with psychiatric disorders in Durham, NC. The role involves observing patients, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring safety and comfort under supervision.

Responsibilities include one-to-one patient interactions, facilitating recreational activities, and coordinating with the care team. A high school diploma or GED and NC Nurse Aid registry are required; CPI certification is