Behavioral Health Technician - Empathetic Patient Care

Oceans Healthcare, L.L.C.; Abilene (TX); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Daily pay

Paid time off

Competitive market compensation

Short/Long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Descripción de la vacante

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Abilene seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to support nursing staff and maintain a therapeutic milieu for adolescents, adults, and seniors facing anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges.

The BHT will assist with vital signs, ADL, nutrition monitoring, and documentation, ensuring safe care and compliance with regulations under licensed nursing supervision.

Formación

• Supports nursing staff by performing routine tasks within BHT training.
• Demonstrates ability to de-escalate and provide therapeutic interventions as needed.
• Effectively documents patient observations and communications with the nursing team.

Responsabilidades

• Continually monitors and enforces unit rules.
• Applies therapeutic interventions under supervision of licensed staff.
• Take vital signs, monitor nutrition and ADL support as directed.
• Inventory patient belongings and secure contraband per policy.
• Communicate observations and patient needs to nursing staff in a timely manner.
• Assist patients with meals, laundry, mobility, and personal care.
• Document observations accurately in the patient record.
• Assist with safety checks and infection control procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

De-escalation

Patient care

Communication

Descripción del empleo

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Abilene seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to support nursing staff and maintain a therapeutic milieu for adolescents, adults, and seniors facing anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges.

The BHT will assist with vital signs, ADL, nutrition monitoring, and documentation, ensuring safe care and compliance with regulations under licensed nursing supervision.