Night Shift Behavioral Health Tech Adolescent Unit

Cape-Fear-Valley-Medical-Center-; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health System in Fayetteville, NC seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to support adolescents in the Dorothea Dix Fayetteville Adolescent Psychiatric Unit. You will observe, monitor vitals, assist with daily living, provide emotional support, and help maintain a safe therapeutic environment under nursing supervision.

Responsibilities include admissions screening, contraband searches, transfers, rounds, group activities, and documentation.

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/certification within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety and dignity while providing care and a positive therapeutic environment.
• Assist with admissions, including contraband searches and orienting the patient.
• Assist with transfers and discharges, obtain vitals and gather belongings.
• Obtain and monitor vital signs and patient weight; report abnormalities.
• Assist with activities of daily living and personal hygiene as needed.
• Assist with therapeutic holds, restraints, and seclusion after NCI training.
• Engage patients in play and group activities; report findings to the nurse.
• Support 15-minute rounds and continuous observation as directed.
• Document intake/output and graph vitals as required.
• Facilitate Therapeutic Community meetings and wrap-ups; participate in QI initiatives.
• Contribute to cost-containment efforts and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Caregiving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates or Bachelors in Psychology/Social Work preferred

Nursing Assistant certification accepted

BLS certification from American Heart Association required

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training/certification within 30 days

Job description

Cape Fear Valley Health System in Fayetteville, NC seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to support adolescents in the Dorothea Dix Fayetteville Adolescent Psychiatric Unit. You will observe, monitor vitals, assist with daily living, provide emotional support, and help maintain a safe therapeutic environment under nursing supervision.

Responsibilities include admissions screening, contraband searches, transfers, rounds, group activities, and documentation.