Compassionate Behavioral Health Technician - Patient Care

Oceans Healthcare; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Haven Behavioral Healthcare, an Oceans Healthcare Company, is a behavioral health system providing high-quality, specialty behavioral health services for individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues.

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.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and follow verbal and written instruction.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of age, disability and cultural sensitivity.
• Must be in good physical and mental health.
• Must complete BLS and de-escalation training.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitors and supports compliance within unit rules.
• Uses de-escalation and therapeutic interventions as needed.
• Inventories patient belongings and secures contraband; completes unit safety checks.
• Follows standard infection control policies and attends required in-services.
• Performs patient care activities under the direction and supervision of licensed nursing personnel; records vitals, weights, ADL, nutrition; communicates findings to the nurse.
• Assists patients with laundry, meals, bathroom functions and mobility as needed.
• Individualizes patient care to age, disability, and cultural needs.
• Communicates and documents patient observations related to behavior and location; documents intake, weights, nutrition, vitals and outputs.
• Communicates task outcomes and follow-up on patient care responsibilities to nursing staff; ensures continuity of care.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Reading & writing

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Cultural sensitivity

Empathy

Follow supervision

BLS knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification

Job description

Haven Behavioral Healthcare, an Oceans Healthcare Company, is a behavioral health system providing high-quality, specialty behavioral health services for individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues.

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.