Compassionate Behavioral Health Tech: Patient Care & De-escalation

Oceans Healthcare; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Daily Pay

Paid Time Off

Competitive Market Compensation

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Oceans Healthcare in Norman, OK seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to support nursing staff and maintain a therapeutic milieu through patient care activities. You will assist with vital signs, ADLs, and documentation while ensuring safety and adhering to Joint Commission standards.

Ideal candidates have a CNA certification or at least 6 months of direct patient care experience, strong communication, and the ability to work with diverse populations under supervision of licensed nurses.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent with CNA certification or at least 6 months of direct patient care experience.
• Must be able to read, write and follow verbal and written instruction. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must work well with diverse populations and maintain patient privacy.

Responsibilities

• 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; use de-escalation techniques as needed.
• Inventories patient belongings accurately and secures contraband; completes unit safety checks.
• Performs vital signs, ADL support, nutrition monitoring and documents findings to the nurse.
• Communicates patient observations and departure/transfers with 100% accuracy and within defined timelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading & writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

CNA certification

6 months direct patient care experience

Job description

Oceans Healthcare in Norman, OK seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to support nursing staff and maintain a therapeutic milieu through patient care activities. You will assist with vital signs, ADLs, and documentation while ensuring safety and adhering to Joint Commission standards.

Ideal candidates have a CNA certification or at least 6 months of direct patient care experience, strong communication, and the ability to work with diverse populations under supervision of licensed nurses.