BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN, FP

Duke

1 month ago

Durham, North CarolinaFull TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Duke Careers as a BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN, FP in United States. At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Key Responsibilities

Interact with patients on a one to one basis providing recreational or social activities and reinforce patient teaching.

Assist patients in 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.

Requirements

Assist in organizing and conducting recreational activities.

Interact with patients on a one to one as well as small group basis; assist patients in planning how the treatment plan can be optimally utilized for their benefit.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Required Qualifications at this Level Education Graduation from high school or GED.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Night or evening shifts may be required.

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Key Skills

Patient CarePsychiatric DisordersPatient ObservationPatient TeachingActivities of Daily LivingInfection ControlSafety GuidelinesRestraint ProceduresSpecimen CollectionVital SignsBehavioral PrinciplesStress ManagementRecord KeepingEmergency RecognitionConfidentialityBody Mechanics

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN, FP at Duke Careers a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Duke Careers is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Durham, North Carolina.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Psychiatric Disorders, Patient Observation, Patient Teaching, Activities of Daily Living, Infection Control, Safety Guidelines, Restraint Procedures. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: This role involves providing routine physical and psychological care to patients with psychiatric disorders, including observing patients, reporting changes to the supervising RN, and assisting with daily living activities. Responsibilities also include providing one-on-one interaction, assisting wi...

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