Behavioral Health Tech II
About The Position
The Behavioral Health Technician's primary function is to contribute to the health and well-being of the patient. The Behavioral Health Technician functions as an assistant to the team in providing constant safety observations, redirection/de-escalation, and care for a patient identified to be at risk to themselves and/or others. Arkansas Children’s is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action. Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.
Requirements
- 2 years of relevant experience; HS Diploma or GED may substitute for 2 years of work experience
Nice To Haves
- Certified Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT) - Academy for Addiction Professionals
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Prometric
- Mental Health Technician (CMHT) - National Career Certification Board
- Mental Health Technician - National Career Certification Board
- Registered Behavior Technician - BACB - Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
Responsibilities
- Maintains documentation of a patient’s mood, mental sharpness, sleeping patterns, eating habits and overall function to support patient and employee safety.
- Maintains direct observation and documentation of patient’s vital statistics.
- Recognizes and reports early signs of escalation to patient care team.
- Communicates effectively with the treatment team to ensure safe, quality care is provided.
- Responds appropriately and safely to dangerous behavior.
- Applies evidence-based de-escalation techniques and strategies.
- Completes patient care (may include V/S, I&O's, heights, weights, head circumference, ADL's and other patient care related assignments) in a safe, efficient and timely manner as delegated by licensed nursing staff to the RN.
- Assists with maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly patient/department environment.
- Assists with admission, transfer and discharge of patients as directed by licensed staff.
- Other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
