Youth Behavioral Health Tech I — 36h/wk, Rotating Shifts

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

Job summary

UNC Health Youth Behavioral Health (YBH) in Butner, NC is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to support a pediatric unit focusing on developmentally disabled adolescents. The role involves a four-unit, multidisciplinary team in a trauma-informed setting, with a schedule of 12-hour shifts and weekend rotation.

The BHT will provide direct patient care, participate in treatment planning, and assist with safety, de-escalation, and family orientation under supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Nursing Assistant I certification from NC DHHS.
• CPI certification within 60 days from hire.
• BLS Certification required.
• One year of relevant behavioral health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Aids patients in orientation and participates in behavior modification plans.
• Interviews patients and families for routine admission data and supports planning.
• Interacts with patients individually and in groups to encourage participation.
• Observes and documents patient information and reports changes to RN or physician.
• Provides personal care including ADLs and assists with transfers and vital signs.
• Assists with safety, restraint when needed, and reinforces teaching from clinicians.

Skills

English language

Empathy

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Nursing Assistant I

CPI certification

BLS Certification

Job description

UNC Health Youth Behavioral Health (YBH) in Butner, NC is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to support a pediatric unit focusing on developmentally disabled adolescents. The role involves a four-unit, multidisciplinary team in a trauma-informed setting, with a schedule of 12-hour shifts and weekend rotation.

The BHT will provide direct patient care, participate in treatment planning, and assist with safety, de-escalation, and family orientation under supervision.