Durham, North Carolina

Behavioral Health Technician-Duke Regional Hospital Emergency Department-Nights

Behavioral Health TechFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting: Full-Time
Call expectations: Not specified
Weekends: Not specified

Posted 52m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Duke University as a Behavioral Health Technician – Emergency Dept, Nights, $2500 Bonus in Durham, North Carolina, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

Signing bonus: $2,500.

$2500 Commitment Bonus paid in 2 equal installments

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

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

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct patient care and support to individuals receiving behavioral health, substance abuse, or mental health services. They monitor patient progress, assist with daily living activities, and participate in crisis intervention under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and hold a relevant certification such as a North Carolina Nurse Aide, EMT, or Behavioral Health Technician certification. One year of experience working with patients with mental health or developmental disabilities is preferred.

Qualifications

Education: Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

De-escalation techniquesVital signs monitoringPatient observationDocumentationInfection preventionTherapeutic communicationPatient safetySubstance abuse supportActivities of daily living assistance

Behavioral Health Career Context

Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% have no call, 24% require no weekends.

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Behavioral Health Tech roles.

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About Duke University

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Benefits & Perks

$2500 Commitment Bonus paid in 2 equal installments

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