Behavioral Health Technician PRN Days

Oceans Healthcare; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceans Healthcare seeks a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to support nursing staff and maintain a therapeutic milieu in a behavioral health hospital. The ideal candidate will have a CNA certification or 6 months of direct patient care, CPR certification, and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities include documenting patient care, assisting with daily living activities, monitoring safety, and adhering to Joint Commission and Oceans policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; CNA certification or at least 6 months of direct patient care experience in healthcare.
• Must be able to read, write and follow verbal and written instruction; CPR certification and de-escalation training required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and staff; sensitivity to cultural differences.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to professional standards and FDA/Joint Commission guidelines; follow facility policies and procedures.
• Apply supportive behavior when assisting in patient care and demonstrate de-escalation and therapeutic interventions as needed.
• Inventory patient belongings and secure contraband; perform unit safety checks.
• Perform vital signs, basic nursing tasks, and document care with accuracy under RN supervision.
• Communicate patient observations promptly to nursing staff and ensure continuity of care.
• Assist with activities of daily living and mobility as needed; support patient comfort and safety.
• Document observations and patient departures from unit with accuracy and timeliness.
• Complete other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

CPR certification

De-escalation techniques

Communication skills

Diversity communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA certification

Job description

Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital, an Oceans Healthcare Company, is a behavioral healthcare hospital providing high-quality, specialty behavioral health services for individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues. Our success is a reflection of the excellence and dedication of our employees at every level of our facilities. The culture of our hospitals is built around service. All jobs performed on our team are worthwhile and every employee makes a difference. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow personally and professionally while delivering compassionate, quality care we encourage you to explore career opportunities with Oceans.

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) supports the nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic milieu by performing routinely assigned tasks and carrying out patient care activities within the scope of the BHT's training and experience. The BHT will maintain a safe and professional standard for patient care in accordance with Joint Commission, Federal and State regulations, Oceans' Mission, policies and procedures and performance improvement standards.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to professional standards, follow policies and procedures and abide by federal, state and local requirements, as well as Joint Commission standards.
• Effectively applies supportive behavior when assisting in the control of patients who exhibit unacceptable behavior. Demonstrates the ability to employ de-escalation and therapeutic interventions as needed.
• Inventories patient belongings accurately and secures contraband as needed; completes unit safety checks.
• Complies with standard/universal precautions and infection control policies and attends required in-services to keep self-informed.
• Implements patient care activities under the direction and supervision of licensed nursing personnel; performs vital signs, weights, ADL, intake and output documentation, nutritional monitoring and communicates findings to the nurse. Ensuring patients or residents receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.
• Assists patients with laundry, meals, bathroom functions and maintaining of belongings; assists at risk and/or physically challenged patients with mobility needs as needed.
• Individualizes all patient care activities to the age specific, disability, cultural sensitivity needs of the patient.
• Communicates and documents patient observation and date effectively in the patient record.; documents patient’s departure from unit (i.e. for passes, transport to doctor’s appointment, community meetings) with 100% accuracy and within defined time lines; documents significant occurrences, observed behavior, vital signs, nutrition intake, and patient observation findings on assigned patients as requested by the registered nurse, with 100% accuracy and within defined time lines.
• Communicates outcome of assigned tasks to nursing staff in a timely manner; Communicates follow-up on patient care responsibilities; incomplete assignments, ongoing activities and current patient needs to relevant staff to assure continuality of care.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

Education / Experience

High school graduate or equivalent with CNA certification or at least 6 months of prior bedside, direct patient care experience in a healthcare setting is required.

Skills / Qualifications

Must be able to read, write and follow verbal and written instruction. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must work well with diverse populations. Must utilize Age, Disability and Cultural Specific knowledge in working with specialized populations to best communicate with those clients. Must be in good physical and mental health as evidenced by a warm empathetic attitude, respect for dignity, worth and potentiality of clients and hold a high sense of personal integrity. Must be able to work under close supervision. Must successfully complete CPR certification and an Oceans approved behavioral de-escalation program.