Behavioral Health Technician
Arkansas Children's
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- Pay
- $15 to $19
- an hour
- Location
- Little Rock, United States
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Part time
- Posted
- Oct 21
- 1 day ago
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About the company
Arkansas Children's
Hospital & health care · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- Maintain documentation of patients’ mood, mental sharpness, sleeping patterns, eating habits and function
- Maintain direct observation and documentation of patients’ vital statistics
- Recognize and report early signs of escalation to the patient care team
- Communicate effectively with the treatment team to ensure safe, quality care
- Respond appropriately and safely to dangerous behavior
- Apply evidence-based de-escalation techniques and strategies
- Complete patient care assignments as delegated by licensed nursing staff to the RN
- Assist with maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly patient/department environment
What you need
- 2 years of relevant experience; HS Diploma or GED may substitute for 2 years of work experience
- Flu vaccines are required
- High school diploma or GED or equivalent (recommended)
- Certified Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT) - Academy for Addiction Professionals (preferred)
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Prometric (preferred)
- Mental Health Technician (CMHT) - National Career Certification Board (preferred)
- Mental Health Technician - National Career Certification Board (preferred)
- Registered Behavior Technician - BACB - Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) (preferred)
Key skills
evidence-based de-escalation techniquesCommunicates effectively
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ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.
This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.
CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account ( https://www.myworkday.com/archildrens/ )and search the "Find Jobs" report.
Work Shift:
Night Shift
Time Type:
Part time
Department:
CC013125 Behavioral Health
Summary:
Part Time, 7p-7a, Mon/Tues
Salary:
Most new hires start between $15.30-$19.10 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
Additional Information:
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.
Required Education:
No education requirements
Recommended Education:
High school diploma or GED or equivalent
Required Work Experience:
2 years of relevant experience; HS Diploma or GED may substitute for 2 years of work experience
Recommended Work Experience:
Required Certifications:
Recommended Certifications:
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)
Description
1. Maintains documentation of a patient’s mood, mental sharpness, sleeping patterns, eating habits and overall function to support patient and employee safety.
2. Maintains direct observation and documentation of patient’s vital statistics.
3. Recognizes and reports early signs of escalation to patient care team.
4. Communicates effectively with the treatment team to ensure safe, quality care is provided.
5. Responds appropriately and safely to dangerous behavior.
6. Applies evidence-based de-escalation techniques and strategies.
7. 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.
8. Assists with maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly patient/department environment.
9. Assists with admission, transfer and discharge of patients as directed by licensed staff.
10. Other related duties as assigned.