Behavioral Health Technician- ED Safety Attendant, Full Time Variable

Cape Fear Valley Health; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health seeks a dedicated Behavioral Health Technician to support the mental health needs of patients. The role involves providing essential patient care, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining a therapeutic environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in communication and crisis intervention skills, enhancing the safety and well-being of individuals within their care.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus of $7,500

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate or bachelor's in psychology/Social Work preferred.
• Two years of psychiatric experience preferred.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine patient care duties including observation and vital signs.
• Assist with activities of daily living and provide emotional support.
• Utilize crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Crisis Intervention

Education

High school diploma

Associate or bachelor's degree in psychology/Social Work

Certified Nursing Assistants accepted

BLS from the American Heart Association

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification

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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.

$7,500 Sign-On Bonus!

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

ED Safety Attendants

Job Family

Professional

Work Shift

Variable (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

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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