Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) PRN Nights

OCEANS HEALTHCARE; Broussard (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Broussard is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to support the nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic milieu for adults and seniors facing anxiety, depression and other mental health challenges.

You will perform routine patient care tasks, monitor vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, document observations, and help ensure safety through de-escalation techniques and strict infection-control practices.

Qualifications

• Assists in patient care activities under supervision and in adherence to policies.
• Performs vital signs, documentation and observation reporting to nurses.
• Maintains infection control standards and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to professional standards and comply with regulations.
• Apply supportive behavior and de-escalation when needed.
• Inventory patient belongings and secure contraband as needed; conduct safety checks.
• Follow infection control policies and attend required trainings.
• Assist with activities of daily living, meals, mobility and personal care.
• Document patient observations and care activities accurately in the chart.
• Communicate patient needs and care progress to nursing staff.

Skills

De-escalation techniques

Vital signs documentation

Patient observation

Infection control

Communication with nursing staff

Mobility assistance

ADL support

Job description

At Oceans Behavioral Hospital Broussard, healing is our focus. We are passionate about helping adults and seniors manage the challenges associated with anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. Utilizing proven, innovative and progressive therapies, our qualified professionals strive to promote long-term wellness through a range of inpatient and outpatient psychiatric counseling and treatment options.

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.