Behavioral Health Technician-DUHS-Float Pool

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Durham, North CarolinaFull TimeBehavioral Health

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Duke Careers as a Behavioral Health Technician – Float Pool 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

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.

Work Schedule

Fixed schedule.

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

Apply to join Duke Careers as a Behavioral Health Technician – Float Pool.

Key Skills

Patient carePsychiatric supportBehavioral health monitoringVital signs monitoringSafety complianceInfection controlPatient hygiene assistanceDocumentationCrisis interventionSpecimen collectionBlood glucose monitoringRecreational activity facilitationCommunicationTeam collaboration

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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 support, Behavioral health monitoring, Vital signs monitoring, Safety compliance, Infection control, Patient hygiene assistance, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.

Core responsibilities: Provide physical and psychological care to patients with psychiatric disorders, including monitoring behavior and assisting with activities of daily living. Ensure patient safety, maintain a clean environment, and collaborate with the healthcare team to execute treatment plans.

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