Pediatric Behavioral Health Tech - Night Shift in ED

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

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC seeks an overnight Behavioral Health Technician to provide frontline patient care under nurse direction. You will monitor patients, assist with daily living activities, conduct safety checks, document vitals, and support crisis intervention.

The role collaborates with medical and security staff in a fast-paced behavioral health setting. Requirements include a HS diploma or equivalent, BLS, and CRI training within 30 days.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides routine patient care, monitors and records changes in condition, and assists with daily living activities under nurse supervision.
• Assists with contraband searches and inventory of patient belongings; supports crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment; serves as a resource for medical, nursing, security, and Behavioral Health Staff.
• Performs rounds and observation, documents vitals, and supports therapeutic groups and activities.
• Participates in educational and performance improvement initiatives and cost containment efforts.
• Other duties as assigned by the department.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Team collaboration

Observation skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates/Bachelors in psychology or social work preferred

Nursing Assistant certification accepted

BLS from American Heart Association

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training within 30 days

Tools

Computer basics

Job description

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC seeks an overnight Behavioral Health Technician to provide frontline patient care under nurse direction. You will monitor patients, assist with daily living activities, conduct safety checks, document vitals, and support crisis intervention.

The role collaborates with medical and security staff in a fast-paced behavioral health setting. Requirements include a HS diploma or equivalent, BLS, and CRI training within 30 days.