Behavioral Health Technician- Adolescent Psych Unit, Full time Nights

Cape Fear Valley Health; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician in their Adolescent Psych Unit in Fayetteville, NC. The role involves patient observation, direct support, and maintaining a therapeutic environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma, preferred experience in psychiatric settings, and strong communication skills. A $7,500 sign-on bonus is offered for this full-time night shift position.

Benefits

$7,500 Sign-On Bonus

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistants accepted; must have BLS certification.
• Two years of psychiatric experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine patient care duties including monitoring and recording changes.
• Assist with daily living activities and provide emotional support.
• Utilize crisis intervention and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Crisis intervention

Observation

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or bachelor’s in psychology/Social Work

Certified Nursing Assistants

BLS from the American Heart Association

Job description

Behavioral Health Technician- Adolescent Psych Unit, Full time Nights

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Facility

Behavioral Health Care of Cape Fear Valley Health

$7,500 Sign-On Bonus!

Facility

Behavioral Health Care of Cape Fear Valley Health

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Adolescent Psych Unit

Job Family

Professional

Work Shift

Nights (United States of America)

Summary

The Behavioral Health Technician performs routine patient care duties to include observation, monitoring and recording changes in patient’s condition, obtaining vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, providing emotional support and care under the direction of a nurse, and facilitates groups Assists with performing contraband searches, inventory of patient’s personal belongings. Effectively utilizes crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed. Assists with maintaining a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment. Serves as resource for medical staff, nursing staff, security, and other Behavioral Health Technicians. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education and Formal Training: High school diploma required. Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in psychology/Social Work preferred. Certified Nursing Assistants accepted. BLS from the American Heart Association required. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training and certification within 30 days of employment.

Work Experience: Two years of Psychiatric experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must possess excellent customer service skills. Demonstrates competency to work with children, adolescents, and adults with mental illness Possesses basic knowledge of age specific considerations for the population served. Must possess unrestricted NCI Certification upon completion of training. General computer competency required.

Physical Requirements: Ability to work variable shifts. Position requires bending, prolonged standing, and walking. Ability to turn and lift patients. Must possess visual and auditory acuity for observation and manual dexterity for computer use and documentation. Position may involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material.

Required Licenses And Certifications

CNA - NC Nursing Assistant Registry

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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