Behavioral Health Technician - BHT2RN Program

At Children's Nebraska, our BHT-to-Nurse Pediatric Sponsorship program provides exclusive sponsorship funds and employment to support nursing students who are interested in a pediatric psychiatric nursing career. Nursing students will be hired into the program before the start of their junior year of nursing school. The goal of the program is to prepare the student to successfully join Children's Nurse Residency Program upon graduation, having achieved successful NCLEX results. 

Benefitsof the program include: - $15,000 in sponsorship for education expenses - $5,000 bonus upon start of the Nurse Residency Program - Paid BHT work in Behavioral Health & Wellness Center setting to learn to care for pediatric patients - Realistic job previewshelp identify a focusarea for the student as a future nurse resident - Flexible scheduling throughout the program - 1:1 mentoring to support the student nurse during school and after graduation - Enrollment in the Nurse Residency Program at the start of the sponsorship program.

Eligibility for the BHT-to-Nurse Program must haves:

• Active enrollment in school for a BSN from an NLN-accredited program and readiness to start junior year soon after program start date 
• Minimum cumulative college GPA of 3.0
• BLS certification through an AHA-approved course prior to program start date

At Children’s Nebraska, our mission is to improve the life of every child through exceptional care, advocacy, research and education. As the state’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, we provide comprehensive, holistic care to our patients and families—from primary and specialty care to behavioral health services and everything in between. Dedicated to a People First culture, we foster an environment with joy, belonging, wellbeing, learning and growth. Turn your passion into purpose and make a difference where it matters most.

A Brief Overview
Provides care for the comfort, safety and personal needs of patients, acts as an advocate for the needs and rights of patients, provides empathic, active listening skills, engagement and support, case management and ensures a recovery oriented environment throughout the unit. In addition, provides indirect unit support needs related to supplies and equipment.

Essential Functions

• • Connects with new participants, on site or while the participant is incarcerated or hospitalized, to obtain referral information and necessary solutions • Teaches recovery and life skills using recovery tools. • Cultivates connectedness in the person’s life (self, others, the environment, and to meaning and purpose). • Assesses emergency situations, notifies supervisor of actual or potential challenges, exercises judgment in stressful conditions and responds calmly and quickly. • Completes clinical documentation as required. • Develops and maintains community resources for education, information and referrals appropriate to participant’s needs. • Understands and adheres to organization’s compliance standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies. • Performs other related duties as assigned. • Communicate with other team members on care plan as an active team member • Provide assistance to nurses with accompanying patients to the rest room when needed • Proactively utilizes de-escalation techniques to prevent harm. • Assist with linen changes and room/unit restocking • Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs)

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma Or GED Required

Experience Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age Required and
• Healthcare student or comparable work experience in a health care environment. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication and behavioral management skills that promote safety
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to document per regulatory guidelines
• Effective communication skills

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
• Non-Violent Intervention training within 30 Days Required

Children’s is an equal opportunity employer, embracing and valuing the unique strengths and differences of people. We cultivate an inclusive environment of respect and trust where we all belong. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.