Behavioral Health Technician - Days

Oceans Healthcare, L.L.C.; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Daily Pay

Paid Time Off

Competitive Market Compensation

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Waco is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support the nursing staff and maintain a therapeutic milieu for adults and seniors with anxiety, depression and related conditions. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care within established policies and safety standards.

You will perform vital signs, assist with daily living activities, document observations, and communicate findings to the licensed nurses, ensuring accurate records and quality care in a

Qualifications

• Must assist in patient care under supervision.
• Adhere to Joint Commission standards and safety.
• Ability to maintain accurate patient records.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to professional standards and policies; follow regulations.
• Apply supportive behavior; use de-escalation and interventions as needed.
• Inventory patient belongings and conduct safety checks.
• Follow infection control policies and attend required trainings.
• Assist with patient care tasks under supervision; document vitals, intake and nutrition.
• Assist with daily living activities and mobility as needed; respect dietary restrictions.
• Personalize care to age and cultural needs; communicate observations to nurses.
• Document patient observations and departures accurately and timely.
• Communicate task outcomes and follow up on patient care needs to staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

De-escalation

Documentation

Communication

Empathy

Job description

At Oceans Behavioral Hospital Waco, 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.

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.