Behavioral Health Technician Full Time Nights

Oceans Healthcare, L.L.C.; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Daily pay

Paid Time Off

Competitive pay

Short/Long-term disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Alexandria is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support nursing staff and maintain a therapeutic milieu for adults and seniors with anxiety, depression and other mental health concerns.

The role involves assisting with patient care tasks under licensed supervision, monitoring vitals and nutrition, helping with activities of daily living, documenting observations, and upholding safety and infection control standards in compliance with Joint Commission and state

Qualifications

• Assist with patient care under supervision of licensed staff.
• Adhere to Joint Commission and state regulations.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness per policy.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor unit rules and patient safety.
• Apply de-escalation and therapeutic interventions as needed.
• Document patient observations and vitals accurately.
• Assist with activities of daily living and meals.
• Communicate findings to nursing staff in a timely manner.
• Support mobility and daily routines for patients.

Skills

De-escalation techniques

Therapeutic communication

Vital signs monitoring

ADL assistance

Infection control

Documentation

Job description

At Oceans Behavioral Hospital Alexandria, 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. Continually monitors and supports compliance within unit rules.
2. 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, nutritional monitoring and communicates findings to the nurse.
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 related to behavior and location and date effectively. Includes accurate documentation of nutritional intake, weights, liquid intake, vital signs, and output appropriately on the observation form.
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.