Behavioral Health Tech: Compassionate Patient Care

Oceans Healthcare; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Daily Pay

Paid Time Off

Short/Long Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive market compensation

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Biloxi is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic milieu and to provide routine patient care across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will perform vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, monitor safety, document observations, and communicate findings to the nurse.

Strong reading/writing skills and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred, unless state requirements apply.
• Current CNA certification or at least 6 months bedside patient care experience preferred.
• Must read, write and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to work with diverse populations.
• Must complete BLS and Oceans-approved de-escalation program.

Responsibilities

• Continually monitors and supports unit rules compliance.
• Employs de-escalation and therapeutic interventions as needed.
• Assists with patient care tasks under supervision of licensed nursing staff.
• Performs vital signs, ADL support, nutritional monitoring and reports findings.
• Maintains patient belongings, assists with mobility, meals and hygiene.
• Documents patient observations accurately and communicates outcomes to nursing staff.
• Ensures safety through unit checks and adherence to infection control policies.

Skills

Reading / Writing

Verbal & written communication

Diversity sensitivity

BLS training

Behavioral de-escalation

Cultural competency

Supervision adherence

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification or 6 months bedside care experience

Job description

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Biloxi is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic milieu and to provide routine patient care across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will perform vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, monitor safety, document observations, and communicate findings to the nurse.

Strong reading/writing skills and teamwork are essential.