Behavioral Health Tech-Duke Regional Hospital Emergency Department

Duke Health

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Duke Health as a Behavioral Health Tech-Duke Regional Hospital Emergency Department 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

Full-time position.

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

Apply to join Duke Health as a Behavioral Health Tech-Duke Regional Hospital Emergency Department.

Key Skills

Patient carePsychiatric careBehavioral health monitoringCrisis interventionVital signs monitoringSpecimen collectionInfection controlSafety compliancePatient hygiene assistanceDocumentationCommunicationDe-escalationRestraint applicationTeam collaboration

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Position Insights

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at Duke Health 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 United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

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

Core responsibilities: Perform routine physical and psychological care for patients with psychiatric disorders in an emergency department setting. Assist with daily living activities, monitor patient behavior, and ensure a safe environment through observation and intervention.

Benefits package: Commitment bonus. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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