Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) - Nights

Oceans Healthcare, L.L.C.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company-mq

Tuition reimbursement

Daily Pay

Paid Time Off

Competitive market compensation

Short/Long term disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Haven Behavioral Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking a Full-time Behavioral Health Technician to support nursing staff in a 42-bed acute psychiatric setting. The role involves maintaining a therapeutic milieu, performing patient care tasks, and ensuring safety and documentation accuracy.

The BHT will assist with vital signs, ADL, nutrition monitoring, and mobility needs while following Joint Commission and state regulations. Night shifts are required and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Adhere to professional standards and policies.
• Ability to employ de-escalation and therapeutic interventions.
• Maintain safety, infection control, and compliance with regulations.
• Document patient observations accurately and communicate with nurses.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff to maintain a therapeutic milieu.
• Perform vital signs, weight measurement, ADL support and documentation.
• Secure belongings and ensure unit safety checks.
• Follow isolation and infection control policies and attend trainings.
• Record patient observations and communicate outcomes to nursing staff.
• Support patients with daily living activities and mobility as needed.
• Adapt care to age-specific and cultural needs.

Skills

De-escalation

Therapeutic interventions

Observation and documentation

Vital signs monitoring

Nursing support collaboration

Job description

Full-time Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

* Night Shift: 7p-7a (3-12hr shifts/week with EOW rotation)

About Haven Behavioral Hospital of Philadelphia

Haven Behavioral Hospital of Philadelphia is a 42 bed acute-care Joint Commission Accredited psychiatric hospital that offers a full continuum of care for older adults dealing with mental health issues. We are dedicated to partnering with individuals, families, and communities to improve the lives of patients through the delivery of high-quality, specialty behavioral health services.

Benefits We Offer:

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage (Multiple Plan Options) - Eligible first of the month after 30 days.

401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan with Discretionary Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Daily Pay

Paid Time Off

Competitive Market Compensation

Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) supports the nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic milieu by performing routinely assigned tasks and carrying out patient care activities within the scope of the BHT's training and experience. The BHT will maintain a safe and professional standard for patient care in accordance with Joint Commission, Federal and State regulations, Oceans' Mission, policies and procedures and performance improvement standards.

Essential Functions:

1. Adhere to professional standards, follow policies and procedures and abide by federal, state and local requirements, as well as Joint Commission standards.
2. Effectively applies supportive behavior when assisting in the control of patients who exhibit unacceptable behavior. Demonstrates the ability to employ de‑escalation and therapeutic interventions as needed.
3. Inventories patient belongings accurately and secures contraband as needed; completes unit safety checks.
4. Complies with standard/universal precautions and infection control policies and attends required in‑services to keep self‑informed.
5. Implements patient care activities under the direction and supervision of licensed nursing personnel; performs vital signs, weights, ADL, intake and output documentation, nutritional monitoring and communicates findings to the nurse. Ensuring patients or residents receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.
6. Assists patients with laundry, meals, bathroom functions and maintaining of belongings; assists at risk and/or physically challenged patients with mobility needs as needed.
7. Individualizes all patient care activities to the age specific, disability, cultural sensitivity needs of the patient.
8. Communicates and documents patient observation and date effectively in the patient record.; documents patient’s departure from unit (i.e. for passes, transport to doctor’s appointment, community meetings) with 100% accuracy and within defined time lines; documents significant occurrences, observed behavior, vital signs, nutrition intake, and patient observation findings on assigned patients as requested by the registered nurse, with 100% accuracy and within defined time lines.
9. Communicates outcome of assigned tasks to nursing staff in a timely manner; Communicates follow‑up on patient care responsibilities; incomplete assignments, ongoing activities and current patient needs to relevant staff to assure continuality of care.
10. Performs other duties and projects as assigned.