Compassionate Behavioral Health Technician

Oceans Healthcare, L.L.C.; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital, an Oceans Healthcare Company, seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to support nursing staff and maintain a therapeutic milieu for patients with mental health and substance use challenges.

The role focuses on de-escalation, therapeutic interventions, patient observation, vital signs checks, and assisting with daily living activities while documenting findings for the nursing team and ensuring safety in accordance with Joint Commission and Oceans policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to de-escalate and provide therapeutic interventions as needed.
• Maintain therapeutic milieu and document observations accurately.
• Follow infection control policies and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Continually monitors and supports unit rules compliance.
• Demonstrates de-escalation and therapeutic interventions when required.
• Performs patient observation and documents vital signs and care activities.
• Assists with activities of daily living and mobility as needed.
• Communicates care needs and changes to nursing staff promptly.

Skills

De-escalation

Therapeutic interventions

Communication

Observation

Job description

Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital, an Oceans Healthcare Company, seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to support nursing staff and maintain a therapeutic milieu for patients with mental health and substance use challenges.

The role focuses on de-escalation, therapeutic interventions, patient observation, vital signs checks, and assisting with daily living activities while documenting findings for the nursing team and ensuring safety in accordance with Joint Commission and Oceans policies.