Emergency Behavioral Health Tech - Day Shift (Full-Time)

Cape Fear Valley Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for the Emergency Department in Raeford, NC. The role provides routine patient care, vital signs, and support under nursing supervision to promote safety and a therapeutic environment.

The incumbent will participate in admissions, transfers, and discharges, perform crisis intervention, and assist with documentation and rounds as directed by the nursing staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; advanced degrees preferred.
• Associates or Bachelors degree in Psychology/Social Work preferred.
• Nursing Assistant certification accepted; BLS from AHA required.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training certification within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine patient care, observe and record changes in condition.
• Obtain vital signs and assist with daily living activities.
• Assist with contraband searches and secure patient belongings.
• Maintain a safe, clean, therapeutic environment and de‑escalate when needed.
• Assist with admissions, transfers and discharges and document observations as directed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

English proficiency

Computer literacy

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelors preferred

Nursing Assistant certification accepted

BLS certification required

Job description

Cape Fear Valley Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for the Emergency Department in Raeford, NC. The role provides routine patient care, vital signs, and support under nursing supervision to promote safety and a therapeutic environment.

The incumbent will participate in admissions, transfers, and discharges, perform crisis intervention, and assist with documentation and rounds as directed by the nursing staff.