Night-Shift Behavioral Health Technician

Cape-Fear-Valley-Medical-Center-; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to support safe patient care on the ED team. You will monitor patients, obtain vitals, assist with activities of daily living and provide emotional support under nurse supervision.

Responsibilities include conducting contraband searches, assisting with admissions, transfers, documentation, and participating in crisis intervention and de-escalation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required, CNA accepted as alternative
• Associates or Bachelors in Psychology/Social Work preferred
• NCI training within 30 days of employment
• BLS certification from American Heart Association required
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training within 30 days of employment

Responsibilities

• Provides care to patients in a manner that promotes safety and dignity
• Assists with admissions, transfers and discharges, including vitals and securing belongings
• Obtains and monitors vital signs and reports abnormalities
• Assists with activities of daily living (personal hygiene, toileting)
• Assists with crisis intervention, holds, restraints, and seclusion as trained
• Performs observation and documentation as directed by nurses
• Supports therapeutic group activities and care coordination

Skills

English proficiency

Verbal & written communication

Customer service skills

Mental health care experience

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Psychology/Social Work preferred

Nursing Assistant certification accepted

BLS from the American Heart Association required

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training within 30 days of employment

Job description

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to support safe patient care on the ED team. You will monitor patients, obtain vitals, assist with activities of daily living and provide emotional support under nurse supervision.

Responsibilities include conducting contraband searches, assisting with admissions, transfers, documentation, and participating in crisis intervention and de-escalation.