Brown University Health
Behavioral Health Attendant
The Miriam Hospital · Full-time · Posted Sep 15, 2026
- Experience
- Previous direct patient care and/or patient observation experience, or completion of one (1) year of progressive education in a human services-related field is required.
- Education
- High school graduate or its equivalent required.
About the job
Provides non-clinical observation and support to patients with mental health or behavioral challenges, working under a registered nurse and alongside clinical staff to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.
What you'll do
- Conduct assigned continuous or intermittent observations and document patient behavior, mood, and activity; promptly report changes to clinical staff.
- Support patients with daily activities and therapeutic interaction, and use approved verbal de-escalation techniques.
- Maintain a safe, orderly care area while respecting patient rights, privacy, and confidentiality.
What they ask for
- High school graduation or equivalent.
- Previous direct patient care or patient observation experience, or one year of progressive education in a human services-related field.
- Obtain and maintain required facility-approved de-escalation and restraint certification, BLS, and safe patient-handling training.
- Ability to perform physical duties that may include lifting, turning, and moving patients.
Pay
$18.00-$25.82 (base salary; currency not stated)
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