Emergency Behavioral Health Technician

Hugh Chatham Health; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health's Lexington Medical Center - Emergency Department is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support patients under RN supervision. The role involves caring for patients during program hours, monitoring designated areas, and coordinating daily patient care while maintaining professional boundaries.

Responsibilities include keeping environments clean, safe, and quiet, with a focus on trauma-informed care and crisis de-escalation.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED from an accredited institute.
• 2+ years' related experience preferred.
• Mental Health experience utilizing Trauma Informed philosophy and handling crises calmly.
• CPR certification required; CPI certification preferred; CNA license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as milieu coordinator under RN supervision.
• Care for patients during program hours and monitor areas.
• Oversee daily coordination of patient care while maintaining boundaries.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and quiet environment.

Skills

Trauma informed care

Crisis management

Patient care

Communications

Education

High school Diploma or GED

CPR certified

CPI certified

CNA license preferred

Job description

Advocate Health's Lexington Medical Center - Emergency Department is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support patients under RN supervision. The role involves caring for patients during program hours, monitoring designated areas, and coordinating daily patient care while maintaining professional boundaries.

Responsibilities include keeping environments clean, safe, and quiet, with a focus on trauma-informed care and crisis de-escalation.