Behavioral Crisis Technician - Day and Night Shift Available

Job-Specific Responsibilities

• Maintain a visible safety presence on assigned patient units.
• Monitor patient behavior and identify early signs of escalation.
• Assist nursing and clinical staff with behavioral interventions and safety measures.
• Support the clinical team in maintaining a structured therapeutic environment.
• Participate in behavioral response calls when patient safety concerns arise.
• Respond promptly to behavioral emergencies.
• Assist with approved behavioral management and de-escalation techniques.
• Support the clinical team during high-risk patient situations.
• Assist with patient redirection, mobility, and safety interventions when clinically indicated and properly trained.
• Provide direct patient observation when assigned.
• Assist patients with movement and transitions throughout the unit as directed by clinical staff.
• Maintain awareness of environmental safety risks and report concerns promptly.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Communicate observations related to patient behavior and safety concerns to clinical staff.
• Support interdisciplinary teams in maintaining safe patient care operations.

Physical Requirements

• Work in a pediatric inpatient behavioral healthcare environment where staff must be prepared to respond to behavioral emergencies.
• Must be able to remain active and mobile throughout the shift.
• Respond quickly to behavioral or safety incidents.
• Absorb and redirect patients as needed.
• Safely participate in behavioral safety interventions when required and trained.
• Lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds when necessary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One or more of the following is preferred: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification, Paramedic certification, Behavioral Health Technician experience, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification, Security or safety response training.
• Associate degree in healthcare, psychology, or related field.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly valued: Inpatient behavioral health or psychiatric settings, Emergency medical services, Emergency department technician roles, Pediatric or adolescent healthcare settings, Crisis response or safety-related roles, Military or first responder experience.