Behavioral Crisis Technician - Day and Night Shift Available

Nexus Health Systems Ltd • Shenandoah, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Nexus Children’s Hospital – Shenandoah provides specialized inpatient behavioral and medical care for children and adolescents with complex behavioral health needs. Our hospital delivers structured, multidisciplinary treatment in a safe and supportive environment where patients receive intensive care, therapeutic intervention, and medical oversight. Our clinical teams work together to provide compassionate care while maintaining a secure and structured therapeutic setting for patients, families, and staff.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification
• Paramedic certification
• Behavioral Health Technician experience
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification
• Security or safety response training
• Associate degree in healthcare, psychology, or related field
• Inpatient behavioral health or psychiatric settings
• Emergency medical services
• Emergency department technician roles
• Pediatric or adolescent healthcare settings
• Crisis response or safety-related roles
• Military or first responder experience

Responsibilities

• Maintain a visible safety presence on assigned patient units.
• Monitor patient behavior and identify early signs of escalation.
• Assist nursing and clinical staff with behavioral interventions and safety measures.
• Support the clinical team in maintaining a structured therapeutic environment.
• Participate in behavioral response calls when patient safety concerns arise.
• Respond promptly to behavioral emergencies.
• Assist with approved behavioral management and de-escalation techniques.
• Support the clinical team during high-risk patient situations.
• Assist with patient redirection, mobility, and safety interventions when clinically indicated and properly trained.
• Provide direct patient observation when assigned.
• Assist patients with movement and transitions throughout the unit as directed by clinical staff.
• Maintain awareness of environmental safety risks and report concerns promptly.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Communicate observations related to patient behavior and safety concerns to clinical staff.
• Support interdisciplinary teams in maintaining safe patient care operations.
• Consistently supports and communicates the Mission, Vision, and Values of Nexus Health Systems.
• Upholds corporate compliance standards and policies.
• Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Complies with all Federal and State laws and regulations governing patient care.
• Adheres to all Nexus Health Systems policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED