Evening Behavioral Health Technician - 2nd Shift (Acute Care)

Oceans Healthcare, L.L.C.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) with discretionary match

Tuition reimbursement

Daily Pay

Paid Time Off

Competitive market compensation

Short/Long term disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Haven Behavioral Hospital of Eastern PA is seeking a Full-time Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to support nursing staff and maintain a therapeutic milieu on the unit. The role involves de-escalation, patient observation, and adherence to Joint Commission and state regulations.

The BHT will assist with vital signs, ADL, nutrition monitoring, and documentation, while ensuring safety and quality care for adults with mental health conditions. 2nd shift available, with weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to maintain a therapeutic milieu and follow hospital policies.

Responsibilities

• Continually monitors and enforces unit rules.
• Employs de-escalation and therapeutic interventions as needed.
• Inventory and secure patient belongings; perform safety checks.
• Follow infection control policies and attend required in-services.
• Assist with vital signs, weights, ADL, nutrition monitoring and report findings to the nurse.
• Assist patients with meals, mobility, and daily activities as needed.
• Tailor care to age, disability, and cultural needs of patients.
• Document patient observations, intake, and outputs accurately.
• Communicate task outcomes and patient needs to nursing staff in a timely manner.
• Perform other assigned duties and projects.

Skills

De-escalation

Therapeutic interventions

Vital signs

Observation & documentation

Patient care support

Job description

Haven Behavioral Hospital of Eastern PA is seeking a Full-time Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to support nursing staff and maintain a therapeutic milieu on the unit. The role involves de-escalation, patient observation, and adherence to Joint Commission and state regulations.

The BHT will assist with vital signs, ADL, nutrition monitoring, and documentation, while ensuring safety and quality care for adults with mental health conditions. 2nd shift available, with weekend rotation.