Behavioral Health Technician - Patient Care & De-Escalation

Oceans Healthcare; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Haven Behavioral Healthcare, an Oceans Healthcare Company, in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to support nursing staff and maintain a therapeutic milieu through routine patient care activities.

You will perform vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, monitor safety, document observations, and communicate findings to the nurse, while adhering to Joint Commission, federal and state regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred depending on state rules.
• Current CNA certification or at least 6 months of bedside patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitors unit rules and supports a therapeutic milieu.
• Performs vital signs, ADL assistance and nutritional monitoring as directed.
• Assists with patient mobility, laundry and meals; documents observations accurately.
• Communicates outcomes to nursing staff and follows up on patient care tasks.
• Maintains infection control standards and participates in required training.

Skills

Reading & writing

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Cultural sensitivity

Empathy

Integrity

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification or 6 months direct patient care

Job description

Haven Behavioral Healthcare, an Oceans Healthcare Company, in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to support nursing staff and maintain a therapeutic milieu through routine patient care activities.

You will perform vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, monitor safety, document observations, and communicate findings to the nurse, while adhering to Joint Commission, federal and state regulations.