ED Mental Health Tech - Crisis Intervention & Support (PT)

Holy Cross Health Fl; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Holy Cross Health Florida in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Part-time Behavioral Health Technician to support the ED team. You will directly observe patients, document conditions during monitoring, and assist with crisis de-escalation using approved techniques.

You will escalate safety concerns to ED nurses and providers, offer emotional support with calming methods, and help maintain a safe, compassionate environment for patients in distress.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving/critical thinking skills with a collaborative approach.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and stay composed in stressful situations.
• Sitting for extended periods with frequent standing, walking, bending, and stooping.

Responsibilities

• Direct one-to-one observation of patients in the ED, while documenting the patient’s condition during monitoring.
• Assist with crisis intervention by utilizing approved de-escalation and calming techniques as appropriate.
• Mitigate safety concerns and promptly escalate to ED nurses, providers, or security personnel as needed.
• Provide emotional support with calming techniques when appropriate.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Critical thinking

Prioritization

Stamina and mobility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Holy Cross Health Florida in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Part-time Behavioral Health Technician to support the ED team. You will directly observe patients, document conditions during monitoring, and assist with crisis de-escalation using approved techniques.

You will escalate safety concerns to ED nurses and providers, offer emotional support with calming methods, and help maintain a safe, compassionate environment for patients in distress.