Compassionate Behavioral Health Technician

Oceans Healthcare; Broussard (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan withDis

Tuition Reimbursement

Daily Pay

Paid Time Off

Competitive Market Compensation

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Broussard is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Technician to support nursing staff and deliver compassionate patient care within our psychiatric unit. The role involves monitoring patients, assisting with ADLs, vital signs, and ensuring a safe therapeutic milieu under supervision.

Qualified candidates may hold a CNA certification or have 6 months of direct patient care experience; a High School diploma or GED is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required, unless hired in certain states after Jan 1, 2026.
• Current CNA certification or at least 6 months of prior bedside, direct patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support compliance within unit rules.
• Demonstrate de-escalation and therapeutic interventions as needed.
• Inventory patient belongings and secure contraband; perform unit safety checks.
• Perform vital signs, weights, ADL, nutritional monitoring under supervision and report to the nurse.
• Assist patients with laundry, meals, bathroom activities and mobility as needed.
• Document patient observations and nutrition/water intake accurately for nursing staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading & writing

Diversity awareness

Empathy

De-escalation

Basic Life Support

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA Certification

Job description

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Broussard is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Technician to support nursing staff and deliver compassionate patient care within our psychiatric unit. The role involves monitoring patients, assisting with ADLs, vital signs, and ensuring a safe therapeutic milieu under supervision.

Qualified candidates may hold a CNA certification or have 6 months of direct patient care experience; a High School diploma or GED is preferred.