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Arkansas Children's

Pediatric hospital providing child healthcare services

Behavioral Health Technician

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 11
Part-timeLittle Rock, AR, USA$15.30 - $19.10 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Two years of relevant work experience are required, although a high school diploma or GED may substitute for those two years.
  • No education requirements are specified.
  • Candidates must receive a flu vaccine.
  • The position is safety-sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who currently uses medical marijuana.

Responsibilities

  • Document patients’ moods, mental sharpness, sleeping patterns, eating habits, and overall function to support patient and employee safety.
  • Observe patients directly and document their vital statistics.
  • Recognize and report early signs of escalation to the patient care team.
  • Communicate with the treatment team to ensure safe, quality care.
  • Respond appropriately and safely to dangerous behavior.
  • Apply evidence-based de-escalation techniques and strategies.
  • Complete patient care, which may include vital signs, intake and output, heights, weights, head circumference, activities of daily living, and other patient care assignments, safely, efficiently, and on time as delegated by licensed nursing staff to the registered nurse.
  • Help maintain a clean, safe, and orderly patient and department environment.
  • Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges as directed by licensed staff.

Desired Qualifications

  • A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is recommended.
  • Recommended certifications include Certified Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT), Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Mental Health Technician (CMHT), Mental Health Technician from the National Career Certification Board, and Registered Behavior Technician.

About the Company

Arkansas Children's

Pediatric hospital providing child healthcare services

Arkansas Children’s Hospital provides pediatric medical care across many specialties through a Little Rock-based hospital and a network of clinics. It delivers emergency, inpatient and outpatient care, diagnostic services, and disease-specific clinics, with care coordinated through doctors, referrals, and online tools like patient portals and bill payment. The hospital stands out by focusing on family-centered, kid-specific care, offering extensive community programs, education, and research through the Arkansas Children’s Research Institute and clinical trials. Its goal is to improve children’s health by delivering comprehensive care close to home, expand access with new facilities in Northwest Arkansas, and support families with resources and partnerships.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$36.7M
Headquarters
Little Rock, AR
Founded
1912

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