Behavioral Health Technician

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

Job summary

Arkansas Children's Hospital is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for the Day shift, 3p-11p, Monday-Friday in the Behavioral Health department. The role focuses on safety observations, de-escalation, and direct patient care under nursing supervision.

Most new hires start between $15.30-$19.10 per hour, depending on experience. No formal education required; HS diploma or GED recommended. This position is safety sensitive and tobacco free.

Qualifications

• No formal education requirements for the role.
• Recommended to have a high school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Minimum experience: 2 years in a relevant setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintains documentation of patient mood, mental sharpness, sleep, eating and overall function.
• Maintains direct observation and records patient vital statistics.
• Recognizes early signs of escalation and reports to care team.
• Communicates with treatment team to ensure safe, quality care.
• Responds appropriately to dangerous behavior with de-escalation.
• Assists with patient care tasks delegated by licensed staff.

Skills

Safety observations

De-escalation

Documentation

Communication

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.

Work Shift:

Day Shift

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC013125 Behavioral Health

Summary:

BERT, Full Time, Monday-Friday, 3p-11p

Salary:

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 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 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

1. 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.