Behavioral Health Technician

Arkansas Children's Hospital Northwest • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The Behavioral Health Technician contributes to patients’ health and well-being by assisting the care team with patients identified as at risk to themselves or others. The role includes continuous safety observation, redirection and de-escalation, documentation, and patient care delegated by licensed nursing staff. This is a part-time night-shift position scheduled 7 p.m.–7 a.m. on Monday and Tuesday. The position is safety sensitive; current medical-marijuana users cannot be hired. Arkansas Children’s is a tobacco-free workplace, and flu vaccination is required.

Requirements

• Two years of relevant work experience; a high school diploma or GED may substitute for two years of work experience.
• Current users of medical marijuana are not eligible because the position is safety sensitive.
• Flu vaccination is required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Certified Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT) certification from the Academy for Addiction Professionals.
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification from Prometric.
• Mental Health Technician (CMHT) certification from the National Career Certification Board.
• Mental Health Technician certification from the National Career Certification Board.
• Registered Behavior Technician certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).

Responsibilities

• Document patients’ mood, mental sharpness, sleep patterns, eating habits, and overall function to support patient and employee safety.
• Directly observe and document patients’ vital statistics.
• Recognize and report early signs of escalation to the patient care team.
• Communicate effectively with the treatment team to support safe, quality care.
• Respond appropriately and safely to dangerous behavior.
• Apply evidence-based de-escalation techniques and strategies.
• Complete patient care assignments delegated by licensed nursing staff, which may include vital signs, intake and output, height, weight, head circumference, activities of daily living, and other patient-care tasks.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and orderly patient and department environment.
• Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge as directed by licensed staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed