Behavioral Health Technician – Float Pool Specialist

Duke University Health System; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Health System in Durham, North Carolina, invites applications for a Behavioral Health Technician in the Duke University Hospital Float Pool. You will provide physical and psychological care to patients with psychiatric disorders, support a safe environment, and work day shifts across campus.

Responsibilities include observing and reporting changes, engaging patients, assisting with ADLs, mobility, safety, and participating in interdisciplinary teams while following safety and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience working with patients in areas such as substance abuse, mental health, dementia, or intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe patients and assess their progress daily; report significant changes to the supervising RN.
• Provide one-on-one patient interaction, including recreational and social activities, and reinforce patient education.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, personal hygiene, feeding, dressing, and bed-making.
• Support patient mobility, including repositioning, range-of-motion exercises, transfers, and ambulation.
• Follow safety and infection control protocols; participate in interdisciplinary team discussions to support coordination of care.

Skills

Observation

Patient interaction

ADLs assistance

Mobility support

Safety protocols

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Duke University Health System in Durham, North Carolina, invites applications for a Behavioral Health Technician in the Duke University Hospital Float Pool. You will provide physical and psychological care to patients with psychiatric disorders, support a safe environment, and work day shifts across campus.

Responsibilities include observing and reporting changes, engaging patients, assisting with ADLs, mobility, safety, and participating in interdisciplinary teams while following safety and