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**Work Shift:** Variable **Time Type:** Part time **Department:** CC013189 Acute Crisis Unit **Summary:** PRN work schedule - Acute Crisis Unit The Behavioral Health Technician I focuses on tasks related to the care and well being of the patient. The BHT I functions as an assistant to the team as needed. **Additional Information:** **Required Education:** No education requirements **Recommended Education:** High School Diploma **Required Work Experience:** Entry Level - Experience not Required. **Recommended Work Experience:** **Required Certifications:** **Recommended Certifications:** Certified Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT) - Academy for Addiction Professionals, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Arkansas Department of Long Term Care, Registered Behavior Technician ® (RBT®) - Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) **Description** 1. Maintains documentation of a patient's mood, mental sharpness, sleeping patterns, eating habits and overall function to support patient and employee safety. 2. Assists with maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly patient/department environment. 3. Recognizes and reports early signs of escalation to patient care team. 4. Communicates effectively with the treatment team to ensure safe, quality care is provided. 5. Assists with admission, transfer and discharge of patients as directed by licensed staff. 6. Other duties as assigned. Arkansas Children's ( is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children's is driven by four core values-safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence-which inform every action. Arkansas Children's Hospital has received Magnet Status ( from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report ( for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children's has met the unique needs of children. But we're more than just a hospital treating sick kids-our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children's Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state's only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children's Northwest ( provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state. _"Arkansas Children's is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children's, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better."_ Michael - Business Operations Manager "Arkansas Children's Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children." Linda - Information Systems Analyst "We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children." Angela - Parking and Fleet Coordinator "Care, love, and hope for children!" Kathy - Administrative Assistant "When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children's Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!" Nick - Supply Assistant Arkansas Children's provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Further, Arkansas Children's will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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Part time, Work experience placement, Relief, Local area, Shift work,

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