Night Behavioral Health Technician - Part-Time Care and Safety

Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Little Rock (AR); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 26 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Arkansas Children's Hospital is seeking a part-time Behavioral Health Technician for the night shift (7p-7a). The role emphasizes safety observations, de-escalation, and patient care under licensed staff supervision in a behavioral health unit.

Responsibilities include documenting mood and vitals, recognizing escalation signs, and assisting with admissions, transfers, and discharges. The position requires strong observation skills and effective communication with the treatment team.

Qualifications

• Required Education: No formal education requirements.
• Recommended Education: High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Two years of relevant experience preferred.
• HS Diploma or GED may substitute for 2 years of work experience.

Responsabilités

• Maintain documentation of patient mood, mental sharpness, sleep, eating, and overall function.
• Maintain direct observation and documentation of patient vital statistics.
• Recognize and report early signs of escalation to the care team.
• Communicate effectively with the treatment team to ensure safe, quality care.
• Respond to dangerous behavior appropriately and safely.
• Apply de-escalation techniques and strategies as needed.
• Complete patient care tasks (V/S, I&O, measurements) as delegated.
• Help keep the patient/department environment clean, safe, and orderly.
• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients as directed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Connaissances

De-escalation techniques

Documentation

Observation skills

Communication with treatment team

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

Arkansas Children's Hospital is seeking a part-time Behavioral Health Technician for the night shift (7p-7a). The role emphasizes safety observations, de-escalation, and patient care under licensed staff supervision in a behavioral health unit.

Responsibilities include documenting mood and vitals, recognizing escalation signs, and assisting with admissions, transfers, and discharges. The position requires strong observation skills and effective communication with the treatment team.