Behavioral Health Technician Full Time Days

Oceans Healthcare, L.L.C.; Timberlane (LA); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Daily pay

Paid time off

Short/Long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Zusammenfassung

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Greater New Orleans is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to support nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic environment. The BHT performs patient care activities, monitors vital signs, assists with daily living tasks, and ensures accurate documentation within regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include de-escalation of distressed patients, safeguarding belongings, and maintaining safety checks.

Qualifikationen

• De-escalation techniques to manage responsive behavior.
• Perform patient care activities under supervision of licensed nursing staff.
• Accurate vital signs, weights, intake/output documentation.
• Adhere to infection control policies and universal precautions.
• Document observations and care details in patient records with accuracy.

Aufgaben

• Adhere to professional standards and policies.
• Apply supportive behavior in managing patient behavior and use de-escalation as needed.
• Inventory patient belongings and secure contraband, conduct safety checks.
• Follow infection control policies and attend required trainings.
• Assist with daily living activities and communicate findings to the nurse.
• Support mobility, meals, and personal care as needed.
• Tailor care to age and cultural needs of patients.
• Document patient observations and movements in the chart with accuracy.
• Communicate task outcomes and follow up with nursing staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

De-escalation

Patient care

Vital signs

Infection control

Documentation

Jobbeschreibung

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.