Compassionate Behavioral Health Technician

Oceans Healthcare; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Haven Behavioral Healthcare, an Oceans Healthcare Company, is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support nursing staff in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in a behavioral health setting. The role requires strong communication, ability to follow instructions, and a foundation in de-escalation techniques; completion of BLS and an Oceans approved de-escalation program is preferred.

High school diploma or GED is acceptable; CNA certification or equivalent experience is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; preferred in specified states.
• Current CNA certification or 6 months bedside care preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Continually monitors and supports compliance within unit rules.
• 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.
• Implements patient care activities under the direction and supervision of licensed nursing personnel; performs vital signs, weights, ADL, nutritional monitoring and communicates findings to the nurse.
• 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 related to behavior and location and date effectively. Includes accurate documentation of nutritional intake, weights, liquid intake, vital signs, and output appropriately on the observation form.
• 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.

Skills

Reading & writing

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Cultural sensitivity

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification or direct patient care experience

Job description

Haven Behavioral Healthcare, an Oceans Healthcare Company, is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support nursing staff in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in a behavioral health setting. The role requires strong communication, ability to follow instructions, and a foundation in de-escalation techniques; completion of BLS and an Oceans approved de-escalation program is preferred.

High school diploma or GED is acceptable; CNA certification or equivalent experience is