Pediatric Behavioral Health Technician - Night Shift

Connecticut Children's Medical Center; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Children’s is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support safe, therapeutic care for pediatric patients across Med/Surg, PICU and NICU, with occasional ED and Integrated Care Unit coverage. The role emphasizes de-escalation, observation, and teamwork with licensed staff.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 1 year of pediatric behavioral health experience, and BLS CPR along with Marcus CCP training within 1 month of hire. Night shifts and weekend rotation are typical.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Experience: Minimum of one year with pediatric psychiatric/behavioral health patients in school, hospital, or home settings.
• Licenses/certifications: BLS CPR for Healthcare provider; Marcus Crisis Prevention Program within 1 month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with intake/admission data collection for behavioral/psychiatric patients.
• Perform item inventory, wanding, and safety checks on arrival; assist with clothing changes.
• Observe and report escalation risks; maintain safe, therapeutic environment.
• Support visitation policies and assist with ADLs and documentation.
• Obtain vital signs and assist with ED triage as needed.
• Assist with restraints per physician/RN direction; participate in care-team rounds.

Skills

BLS CPR

Crisis prevention

Pediatric care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Connecticut Children’s is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support safe, therapeutic care for pediatric patients across Med/Surg, PICU and NICU, with occasional ED and Integrated Care Unit coverage. The role emphasizes de-escalation, observation, and teamwork with licensed staff.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 1 year of pediatric behavioral health experience, and BLS CPR along with Marcus CCP training within 1 month of hire. Night shifts and weekend rotation are typical.