Night Shift Behavioral Health Specialist

UNC Health; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking staff for the Behavioral Emergency Response Team (BERT) to provide safe, supportive care for psychiatric patients across inpatient and outpatient settings. The team operates 24/7 with RN and BHT members, including night shifts and collaboration with nursing and security to deliver timely medical and psychiatric attention.

The role emphasizes direct patient care, plan-of-care development with input from the RN, and patient/family orientation to the unit, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and hospital staff.
• Fluent in verbal and written English; able to keep calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to work with groups or individuals in didactic or recreational groups.
• Capable of developing computer skills if not already proficient.

Responsibilities

• Aids patients in reality orientation and participates in behavior modification plans.
• Interviews patients and families for routine admission data.
• Interacts with patients individually and in groups to maximize participation.
• Observes and reports significant changes in patient condition to RN/physician.
• Provides direct personal care as outlined in care plan for daily living activities.
• Restraint and seclusion management as needed to ensure safety; promotes patient education.

Skills

Communication skills

Fluent English

Group facilitation

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

UNC Health is seeking staff for the Behavioral Emergency Response Team (BERT) to provide safe, supportive care for psychiatric patients across inpatient and outpatient settings. The team operates 24/7 with RN and BHT members, including night shifts and collaboration with nursing and security to deliver timely medical and psychiatric attention.

The role emphasizes direct patient care, plan-of-care development with input from the RN, and patient/family orientation to the unit, with a focus on