Inpatient Behavioral Health Tech — De-Escalation & Care

Oceans Healthcare, L.L.C.; DeRidder (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital DeRidder is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to support nursing staff and maintain a therapeutic milieu. The role involves performing patient care tasks, monitoring patients, and ensuring safety in accordance with regulations and hospital policies.

The BHT will assist with vital signs, activities of daily living, nutritional monitoring, and documentation, while adapting care to individual patient needs and communicating effectively with the care

Responsibilities

• Continually monitors and supports compliance within unit rules.
• Uses de-escalation and therapeutic interventions as needed.
• Inventories patient belongings accurately and secures contraband; conducts unit safety checks.
• Follows infection control policies and required in-services to stay informed.
• Performs patient care activities under licensed nursing supervision; records vital signs, weights, ADL, nutrition.
• Assists with laundry, meals, bathroom functions and mobility for at‑risk or physically challenged patients.
• Adapts patient care to age, disability, and cultural needs.
• Documents patient observation related to behavior, location, and date; notes nutrition, intake, vitals.
• Communicates task outcomes to nursing staff and coordinates follow-up to ensure continuity of care.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Job description

Oceans Behavioral Hospital DeRidder is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to support nursing staff and maintain a therapeutic milieu. The role involves performing patient care tasks, monitoring patients, and ensuring safety in accordance with regulations and hospital policies.

The BHT will assist with vital signs, activities of daily living, nutritional monitoring, and documentation, while adapting care to individual patient needs and communicating effectively with the care