Inpatient Behavioral Health Tech – Compassionate Care

Oceans Healthcare, L.L.C.; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Pasadena is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support nursing staff and provide compassionate care to adults and seniors with anxiety, depression and related conditions in a clinical setting.

The MHT will perform routine patient care tasks, monitor vital signs, assist with ADLs, and document observations accurately while adhering to safety and infection control standards. This on-site role emphasizes de-escalation, teamwork, and high-quality patient interactions.

Qualifications

• Supports nursing staff in patient care under supervision.
• Performs vital signs, intake/output, and dietary monitoring.
• Applies de-escalation and therapeutic interventions.
• Maintains infection control and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Apply supportive behavior to manage challenging patient behaviors.
• Inventory patient belongings and secure contraband; perform safety checks.
• Follow infection control policies and attend required in-services.
• Perform patient care activities under supervision; document vital signs, ADL, intake/output, and nutrition.
• Assist with laundry, meals, and mobility; help at-risk patients as needed.
• Individualize care to age, disability, and cultural needs.
• Document observations accurately in patient records; report to RN.
• Communicate task outcomes and follow-up needs to nursing staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Patient observation

Vital signs monitoring

De-escalation techniques

Documentation accuracy

Job description

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Pasadena is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support nursing staff and provide compassionate care to adults and seniors with anxiety, depression and related conditions in a clinical setting.

The MHT will perform routine patient care tasks, monitor vital signs, assist with ADLs, and document observations accurately while adhering to safety and infection control standards. This on-site role emphasizes de-escalation, teamwork, and high-quality patient interactions.