Behavioral Health Technician: Patient Care & De-Escalation

Oceans Healthcare; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Daily Pay

Paid Time Off

Competitive market compensation

Short/Long-term disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Biloxi is seeking dedicated caregivers to support inpatient psychiatric care for children, adults, and seniors. Under licensed nurse supervision, you will perform vital signs, ADL assistance, meal support, and mobility assistance while maintaining safety and dignity for each patient.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED and CNA certification or 6 months of bedside care. Strong communication, cultural sensitivity, and BLS training are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred. CNA certification preferred.
• Current CNA certification or at least 6 months bedside patient care experience in healthcare setting preferred.
• Must read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Must complete Basic Life Support (BLS) and Oceans-approved de-escalation program.

Responsibilities

• Continually monitors and supports compliance within unit rules.
• Uses de-escalation and therapeutic interventions as needed.
• Inventories patient belongings accurately and secures contraband; completes unit safety checks.
• Follows infection control policies and attends required in-services.
• Performs patient care activities under supervision of licensed nursing personnel; takes vital signs, weights, ADL, nutrition monitoring; communicates findings to nurse.
• Assists patients with laundry, meals, bathroom functions and mobility needs.
• Tailors patient care to age, disability, and cultural needs; documents observations accurately.
• Reports outcomes and follow-ups to nursing staff; ensures continuity of care.

Skills

Reading & writing

Communication

De-escalation

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification

Job description

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Biloxi is seeking dedicated caregivers to support inpatient psychiatric care for children, adults, and seniors. Under licensed nurse supervision, you will perform vital signs, ADL assistance, meal support, and mobility assistance while maintaining safety and dignity for each patient.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED and CNA certification or 6 months of bedside care. Strong communication, cultural sensitivity, and BLS training are expected.