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Children's of Alabama

Behavioral Interventionist Behavioral Health Inpatient 5 Dearth

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Birmingham, AL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.

$32,158 / year median in Alabama

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

Behavioral Interventionist Behavioral Health Inpatient 5 Dearth Children's of Alabama - 4.0 Birmingham, AL Job Details Full-time 9 hours ago Qualifications BLS Certification Full Job Description Main Campus Dearth Tower Day Shift Behavioral Health Inpatient 5 Dearth Req # 348 Location 1600 7th Ave S, Birmingham, Alabama Category Behavioral Health Schedule Full Time Work Schedule 12-Hour Shifts Schedule Description 3 twelve-hour shifts, every 3rd weekend In Behavioral Health Inpatient 5 Dearth at Main Campus Dearth Tower Work schedule will be Full-time on the Day Shift, 3 twelve-hour shifts, every 3rd weekend.

Summary:

Care for patients who have mental illness, emotional conditions and/or developmental disabilities. Assist with the development, implementation and evaluation of the patient's care as outlined in the treatment plan. Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff. Possess communication skills and the aptitude to work with patients with behavioral problems or mental illness.

Other information:

BCLS, CPI

Equipment/Work Aides:

Computer, Patient Records, Reports Maintain mental health competencies Credentials with

Equivalent Qualifications:

Essential:

Basic Life Support Nonessential:

Crisis Prevention and Intervention Certification Education with

Equivalent Qualifications:

Experience with

Equivalent Qualifications:

The Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit is comprised of 44 beds and provides a therapeutic, engaging environment for children ages 4 to 18. The Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit is a rewarding place to work where our care team makes an impact on children's lives with every interaction. Along with psychiatrists, therapists, and nurse practitioners, we are involved in the day to-day care and decisionmaking that helps kids and families live their best lives. We work hands-on with children of all ages who are struggling with depression, anxiety, suicide,self-control, and trauma. We teach them new emotional and behavioral skills in a fun and interactive way. Our patients need to know that someone cares and can help keep them safe. Someone who can listen compassionately without judgement. Getting to know

Children's:

Behavioral Health Inpatient Schedule:

3 twelve-hour shifts, every 3rd weekend, Day Shift, 12-Hour Shifts