Behavioral Health Technician(PRN)

Acadia Healthcare; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a dedicated Patient Care Technician in Covington, Louisiana. This role focuses on ensuring patient well-being through direct supervision, assistance with daily activities, and documentation of care activities. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and a passion for providing support in a clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety checks and 15-minute supervision intervals.
• Assist patients with daily living activities.
• Facilitate educational groups on coping and social skills.

Skills

Communication

Patient supervision

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.

Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed.

Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient's medical record.

Assist in providing a safe, secure and comfortable environment for patients, significant others and staff.

Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.

Oversee or assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, meals, snacks, hydration and changing bed linens.

May obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record.

Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management and independent living skills.

Engage patients in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.

Complete and maintain required documentation. Assist with follow-up and paperwork as required on incidents and events that may take place in the facility.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent

• As a CMS regulated facility, this role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID -19 based on local, state and/or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.