Adriana's Story

Behavioral Health Technicians Like Adriana Let Children Know They’re Not Alone

Healthcare careers at Children’s Nebraska offer special opportunities to improve the lives of children and families. As a Behavioral Health Technician at Children’s, Adriana provides comfort for every child she cares for. When young patients need a helping hand, she’s there to listen with unrushed attention.

Adriana is part of a collaborative, multispecialty team, providing holistic, customized care for each patient.

“A behavioral health tech is someone who stays with you,” says Adriana, who has several years’ experience in this position at Children’s. “You can vent to me, you can tell me whatever is bothering you or whatever you have on your mind.”

When children just need to talk, Adriana listens. If they struggle to communicate, she guides them.

Adriana engages children through active listening and techniques such as journaling and drawing. With patience and expertise, she helps children feel more at ease and comfortable expressing themselves.

Helping Children Find Their Way In Their Journey

Adriana meets children where they are in their mental health journey. If they’re hesitant, she reminds them the compassionate experts at Children’s are here to help them get better.

“Whatever thoughts they’re having, they can talk if they need to talk,” said Adriana. “If they don’t feel comfortable talking, they can express their thoughts in a journal.”

Some children, families and communities may feel uncomfortable expressing or understanding their emotional issues. Adriana’s Hispanic heritage helps her understand the varying approaches and views of different cultures.

“Mental health is important for me because in the Hispanic community we don’t really talk about it,” said Adriana. “We say ‘Oh that doesn't exist,’ but it does. It’s okay to talk about what you're going through. You don’t have to suppress any emotions or any feelings. It’s okay not to be okay!”

Adriana uses patience so children can open up to her when they're ready. She doesn't overwhelm them with questions or information.

“I let them set the pace,” said Adriana. “I hope to reach those kids who need help and want to better themselves. I want them to trust me.”

The most rewarding part of her work is seeing patients improving and knowing she is making a difference in their lives.

Working at Children’s Nebraska

From behavioral health to nursing careers, leadership opportunities and more, you’ll find many healthcare career and growth opportunities at Children’s. As part of our team, you’ll join people like Adriana who bring hope and healing to others. At Children's, we are dedicated to a People First culture, meaning leadership puts our people at the start of every equation. By taking care of the people who power our mission, we can provide the best care, outcomes and experiences for our patients and families.

Our team members enjoy:

A competitive benefits package and support.
Our comprehensive package includes compensation, benefits, wellbeing, development and recognition, and we are constantly evolving them to stay competitive in the market, motivate and reward exceptional performance and provide personalized support to our diverse workforce.

Career development opportunities.
You’ll have ongoing educational programs, training and leadership development opportunities. We help create career pathways so you can advance in your career.

Collaborative teamwork.
Our culture fosters wellbeing, teamwork and open communication. You’ll feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute your unique perspectives. We’ll help you thrive and succeed while improving care and success for our patients.

Why Working at Children’s Is Special

At Children’s, everyone matters, from our care teams to the children, families and communities we serve. Here are just a few of the things that make working at Children’s rewarding:

Pediatric focused expertise.
Children’s specializes exclusively in pediatric care. We provide a level of expertise and tailored services not often found at other hospitals or larger health systems. This focus allows our teams to develop specialized programs and treatments specifically designed for pediatric health and wellness.

Award-winning care.
Children's is consistently recognized for its exceptional care. Our reputation for excellence attracts top-tier medical professionals and reflects our dedication to providing the highest quality of care.

Family-centered focus.
We ensure families are actively involved in their child’s treatment and decision-making. Patients and families appreciate our supportive and compassionate environment.

Advanced technology and innovation.
Investments in leading-edge medical technologies and innovative treatments help drive successful treatment and results, keeping our healthcare teams at the forefront of their fields..

A culture that puts people first.
Our People First culture fosters an environment with purpose, joy, belonging, wellbeing, learning and growth. We invest in our people and help them advance in their careers.