Behavioral Health Technician - Inpatient Psychiatric Support

Oceans Healthcare, L.L.C.; DeRidder (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital DeRidder is dedicated to compassionate mental health care for adults and seniors, offering inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services. The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) supports nursing staff by delivering safe, therapeutic patient care within standard regulations and Oceans' policies.

As a BHT, you will assist with daily activities, monitor vitals, document observations, and contribute to a respectful, de-escalation-focused environment under licensed

Qualifications

• Assist with patient care activities under licensed nursing supervision.
• Monitor compliance with unit rules and safety checks.
• Perform vitals, weights, ADL, and nutritional monitoring.
• Document patient observations accurately and timely.
• Maintain infection control policies and universal precautions.

Responsibilities

• Continually monitor unit rules compliance.
• Employ de-escalation and therapeutic interventions as needed.
• Inventory patient belongings and secure contraband; complete safety checks.
• Complies with infection control policies and attends required in-services.
• Implements patient care activities under supervision; reports findings to nurse.
• Assist patients with daily activities and mobility as needed.
• Individualizes care to age, disability, and cultural needs.
• Documents patient observations and outcomes; communicates with nursing staff.
• Ensures continuity of care by updating assigned tasks and needs.

Skills

De-escalation techniques

Therapeutic interventions

Vital signs monitoring

Infection control

Unit rules compliance

Patient observation documentation

Mobility assistance

Communication with nursing staff

Job description

Oceans Behavioral Hospital DeRidder is dedicated to compassionate mental health care for adults and seniors, offering inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services. The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) supports nursing staff by delivering safe, therapeutic patient care within standard regulations and Oceans' policies.

As a BHT, you will assist with daily activities, monitor vitals, document observations, and contribute to a respectful, de-escalation-focused environment under licensed