Behavioral Health Technician Specialist

7 days ago


Durham, North Carolina, United States Duke University Full time
About the Job

We are seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Technician to join our team at Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina.

Job Summary

The Behavioral Health Technician will perform a variety of routine activities to provide physical and psychological care to patients with psychiatric disorders. This includes observing patients and assessing their progress on a daily basis, reporting significant changes to supervising RNs, and interacting with patients to provide recreational or social activities and reinforce patient teaching.

Responsibilities

  • Observe patients and assess their progress on a daily basis
  • Report significant changes in patients' condition and/or behavior to supervising RNs
  • Interact with patients to provide recreational or social activities and reinforce patient teaching
  • Assist patients with activities of daily living, including making beds, bathing, personal hygiene, feeding, and dressing
  • Assist patients with position changes, range of motion exercises, transfers, and walking
  • Provide care and monitoring of patients in seclusion and/or restraint
  • Provide protection and control for patients as required to ensure patient safety in the facility
  • Participate in restraining combative patients as necessary
  • Maintain a clean, neat, and safe work environment
  • Practice proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures

Requirements

  • Graduation from high school or GED
  • 1 year of experience working with patients with substance abuse, mental health, dementia diagnosis, intellectually or disabled preferred
  • Listing on the Nurse Aid Registry of North Carolina or certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor in North Carolina, or certification as an Emergency Medical Technician in North Carolina, or certification as a Behavioral Health Technician by The Academy of Addiction Professionals or American Medical Certification Association

Salary Range

$45,000 - $60,000 per year

Benefits

Duke University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, as well as tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.



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