Behavioral Health Tech-Duke Regional Hospital Emergency Department

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Durham, North CarolinaPart TimeBehavioral Health

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Duke Careers as a Behavioral Health Tech – Duke Regional Hospital ED in Durham, North Carolina. 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

and Responsibilities of this Level Observe patients and assesses progress on daily basis; report significant changes in patients' condition and/or behavior to supervising RN.

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.

Benefits & Compensation

Signing bonus: $2,500.

Work Schedule

Part-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Duke Careers in Durham, North Carolina.

Key Skills

Patient carePsychiatric careBehavioral health monitoringVital signs measurementSpecimen collectionSafety complianceInfection controlCrisis interventionPatient documentationRecreational activity facilitationBody mechanicsCommunicationTeam collaborationEmergency response

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Position Insights

Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context

This Behavioral Health position at Duke 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Durham, North Carolina.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient care, Psychiatric care, Behavioral health monitoring, Vital signs measurement, Specimen collection, Safety compliance, Infection control, Crisis intervention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: Perform routine physical and psychological care for patients with psychiatric disorders, including monitoring behavior and assisting with daily living activities. Maintain a safe, clean environment and collaborate with the nursing team to execute patient treatment plans.

Benefits package: $2,500 Commitment Bonus, Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Retirement plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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