Day Shift Behavioral Health Technician: Therapeutic Care

Oceans Healthcare, L.L.C.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Daily Pay

Paid Time Off

Competitive Market Compensation

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Haven Behavioral Healthcare, an Oceans Healthcare Company, is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to support nursing staff and maintain a therapeutic milieu within our Philadelphia facilities. The role emphasizes patient care tasks, safety, and clear communication with the nursing team.

The position involves performing vital signs, nutritional monitoring, and ADL assistance, while documenting observations and ensuring adherence to Joint Commission and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Supports nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic milieu.
• Performs vital signs, weights, ADL, nutritional monitoring.
• Documents patient observation and nutritional intake.
• Ensures adherence to infection control policies and safety checks.
• Communicates outcomes of tasks to the nursing staff in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Continually monitors and supports compliance within unit rules.
• Demonstrates de-escalation and therapeutic interventions as needed.
• Inventories patient belongings and secures contraband; completes unit safety checks.
• Follows standard precautions and attends required in-services.
• Performs patient care activities under supervision of licensed nursing personnel; communicates findings to the nurse.
• Assists patients with laundry, meals, bathroom functions and mobility needs.
• Individualizes care to age-specific and cultural needs.
• Documents patient observation and nutrition-related data on the observation form.
• Communicates current patient needs to ensure continuity of care.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

De-escalation

Infection control

Job description

Haven Behavioral Healthcare, an Oceans Healthcare Company, is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to support nursing staff and maintain a therapeutic milieu within our Philadelphia facilities. The role emphasizes patient care tasks, safety, and clear communication with the nursing team.

The position involves performing vital signs, nutritional monitoring, and ADL assistance, while documenting observations and ensuring adherence to Joint Commission and regulatory standards.