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Novant Health

Safety Attendant (Behavioral Health)

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Wilmington, NC (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 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.

$34,978 / year median in North Carolina

+17% projected growth

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Job Description

Safety Attendant (Behavioral Health) Novant Health - 3.7 Wilmington, NC Job Details 20 hours ago Qualifications Crisis prevention Computer operation Patient safety measures implementation De-escalation techniques Conflict de-escalation High school diploma or GED Documentation tools Computer skills Healthcare infection prevention and control compliance expertise Patient interaction Companionship support

Full Job Description What We Offer:

The Safety Attendant provides one-on-one observation of selected patients for the purpose of identifying behaviors which are potentially hazardous to self or others in accordance with facility policies and procedures; reports needs and concerns to licensed nurse.

What We're Looking For:

Education:

High School Diploma or GED, required.

Experience:

Previous hospital experience, preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

De-Escalation Techniques (within 90 days of employment), required. Life Support Responder (within 90 days of employment), required. Management of Aggressive Behaviors (MOAB) Training (within 90 days after completion of De-Escalation Training), required.

Additional Skills Required:

Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing as applicable. Is knowledgeable regarding guidelines for infection control, body substance precautions, patient safety, and body mechanics. Maintains acceptable standards set by those guidelines. Ability to work with all age group patients or act as a companion. Basic computer skills for documentation.