Behavioral Health Technician: Therapeutic Support & Safety

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System in Miami seeks a Care Assistant in Psychiatry to support patients with daily living activities and to help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment under RN supervision.

Key duties include assisting with activities of daily living, documenting observations and vital signs, communicating patient changes to the team, and participating in group sessions while following non-violent crisis intervention (CPI) guidelines.

Qualifications

• CPI (Crisis Intervention) training completed prior to orientation.
• BLS (American Heart Association) certification maintained.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living under RN supervision.
• Document significant observations, I&O, and patient interactions in charts.
• Communicate patient behavior and changes to the care team.
• Participate in group sessions with a preset agenda and safety checks.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment onsite.

Skills

CPI Training

BLS Certification

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Nicklaus Children's Health System in Miami seeks a Care Assistant in Psychiatry to support patients with daily living activities and to help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment under RN supervision.

Key duties include assisting with activities of daily living, documenting observations and vital signs, communicating patient changes to the team, and participating in group sessions while following non-violent crisis intervention (CPI) guidelines.