Brown University Health
Behavioral Health Attendant
Rhode Island Hospital · Full-time · Posted Oct 23, 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.
- Education
- High school graduate or its equivalent required.
About the job
Provides non-clinical observation and support to patients experiencing mental health or behavioral challenges, collaborating with clinical staff to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.
What you'll do
- Conducts assigned continuous or intermittent patient observations; monitors and documents behavior, mood, and activity, and promptly reports changes to clinical staff.
- Supports patients with daily activities and therapeutic engagement, and uses approved verbal de-escalation techniques.
- Maintains a safe, clean care area while protecting patient rights, privacy, and confidentiality.
What they ask for
- High school graduation or equivalent.
- Previous direct patient care and/or patient observation experience, or one year of progressive education in a human services-related field.
- Initial and annual recertification in approved de-escalation and restraint training for applicable roles, BLS, and safe patient handling training.
Pay
$21.09-$22.04 (base salary; pay range; currency not stated)
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