ER Behavioral Health Technician — Crisis Care

Cape Fear Valley Health System; North Carolina; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health System in Raeford, NC seeks a Behavioral Health Technician for the Emergency Department. This role provides routine patient care, monitors and records changes in condition, assists with activities of daily living, and supports staff in maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment.

You will participate in admissions, contraband searches, vital signs, rounds, documentation, and crisis intervention.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associates or Bachelors in Psychology/Social Work preferred
• Nursing Assistant certification accepted
• BLS from the American Heart Association required
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training and certification within 30 days of employment

Responsibilities

• Provide routine patient care in a safe, therapeutic environment
• Assist with admissions, including room orientation and vital signs
• Assist with transfers and discharges, including gathering patient belongings
• Obtain and monitor vital signs and document abnormalities
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and supervision
• Support crisis intervention and therapeutic holds as trained
• Conduct 15-minute rounds and maintain observation and documentation as directed
• Participate in education and performance improvement initiatives
• Contribute to cost containment and safe operations

Skills

English proficiency

Verbal communication

Customer service

Mental health care basics

Education

High school diploma

AA/BA in Psychology/Social Work preferred

CNA certification accepted

BLS certification required

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training within 30 days

Job description

Cape Fear Valley Health System in Raeford, NC seeks a Behavioral Health Technician for the Emergency Department. This role provides routine patient care, monitors and records changes in condition, assists with activities of daily living, and supports staff in maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment.

You will participate in admissions, contraband searches, vital signs, rounds, documentation, and crisis intervention.