Behavioral Health Technician- Pediatric Emergency Department, Full time Variable

Cape Fear Valley Health; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Fayetteville is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for their Pediatric Emergency Department. This full-time role involves providing patient care, monitoring conditions, and ensuring a safe environment. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience in psychiatric settings. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional care to children and adolescents.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus: $7,500

Qualifications

• Two years of psychiatric experience preferred.
• BLS from the American Heart Association required.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training within 30 days.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Crisis Intervention

Education

High school diploma

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Psychology/Social Work

Job description

Behavioral Health Technician- Pediatric Emergency Department, Full time Variable

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Job Summary

The Behavioral Health Technician performs routine patient care duties including 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 facilitating groups. They assist with contraband searches and inventory of patient belongings. They effectively utilize crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed. The technician helps maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment and serves as a resource for medical staff, nursing staff, security, and other Behavioral Health Technicians. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Additional Details

• Sign-On Bonus: $7,500
• Facility: Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
• Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina
• Department: Pediatric Emergency Department
• Work Shift: Variable (United States of America)

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education and Formal Training: High school diploma required; Associate 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: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, customer service skills, competency to work with children, adolescents, and adults with mental illness, knowledge of age-specific considerations, unrestricted NCI Certification upon completion of training, general computer skills.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to work variable shifts, bending, standing, walking, turning, lifting patients, visual and auditory acuity, manual dexterity. May involve contact with potentially infectious materials.

Licenses and Certifications

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