Behavioral Health Technician: Inpatient Psychiatric Care

Oceans Healthcare, L.L.C.; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Daily Pay

Paid Time Off

Competitive Compensation

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Lufkin is seeking a motivated Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to support nursing staff and maintain a therapeutic milieu in our inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care facility.

You will perform patient care tasks, monitor safety, assist with activities of daily living, document observations, and communicate findings to the care team, ensuring compliance with Joint Commission and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Continually monitors and supports unit rules compliance.
• Uses de-escalation and therapeutic interventions as needed.
• Inventories patient belongings and secures contraband; performs safety checks.
• Follows universal precautions and infection control policies.
• Performs patient care activities under supervision; takes vital signs, weights, ADL, nutrition monitoring.
• Assists with laundry, meals, personal care and mobility for at-risk patients.
• Adapts care to age, disability, and cultural needs.
• Documents patient observation, nutrition, weights, intake, vitals; reports findings.
• Communicates task outcomes to nursing staff; ensures continuity of care.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Job description

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Lufkin is seeking a motivated Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to support nursing staff and maintain a therapeutic milieu in our inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care facility.

You will perform patient care tasks, monitor safety, assist with activities of daily living, document observations, and communicate findings to the care team, ensuring compliance with Joint Commission and state regulations.