Emergency Behavioral Health Tech: Fast-Paced Patient Care

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, NC seeks a Behavioral Health Technician for the Emergency Department. You will provide physical and psychological care to patients with psychiatric disorders and support daily living activities.

Responsibilities include monitoring, safety interventions, and collaboration with nursing staff to coordinate patient care. Requires high school diploma, relevant credentials, and BCLS within orientation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with patients in healthcare settings is preferred.
• BCLS certification must be completed within orientation period.

Responsibilities

• Observe patients and assess progress daily; report changes to RN.
• Provide one-to-one recreational or social activities and reinforce teaching.
• Assist with activities of daily living and transfers.
• Monitor patients in seclusion/restraint and ensure safety.
• Follow infection control guidelines and maintain a safe workspace.
• Participate in care planning discussions and continuous improvement.
• Assist in organizing recreational activities and patient plan usage.

Skills

Observation

Vital signs

Patient care

Infection control

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, NC seeks a Behavioral Health Technician for the Emergency Department. You will provide physical and psychological care to patients with psychiatric disorders and support daily living activities.

Responsibilities include monitoring, safety interventions, and collaboration with nursing staff to coordinate patient care. Requires high school diploma, relevant credentials, and BCLS within orientation.