Behavioral Health Technician Full Time Days

Oceans Healthcare, L.L.C.; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Daily Pay

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Greater New Orleans is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to support nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic milieu for adults and seniors with anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions. The role involves assisting with patient care, monitoring, and documentation in a setting offering inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services.

Join Oceans Healthcare to contribute to evidence-based therapies while adhering to Joint Commission, federal and

Responsibilities

• Adheres to professional standards and policies; follows regulatory requirements.
• Applies supportive behavior to manage difficult patient behavior using de-escalation and therapeutic interventions.
• Inventories patient belongings and secures contraband; conducts unit safety checks.
• Documents vital signs, weights, ADLs, intake/output; monitors nutrition and dietary restrictions.
• Performs patient care activities under nursing supervision; communicates findings to the nurse.
• Records patient observations and departures accurately and promptly in the patient record.
• Communicates care updates and follows up on patient needs with nursing staff.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

De-escalation techniques

Patient observation

Nursing assistance

Documentation

Job description

At Oceans Behavioral Hospital Greater New Orleans, 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.