Inpatient Behavioral Health Technician

Oceans Healthcare, L.L.C.; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 45,847,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Daily Pay

Paid Time Off

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Abilene seeks a dedicated Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to assist nursing staff in delivering patient care across adolescent to senior populations.

Responsibilities include monitoring patient safety, applying de-escalation techniques, documenting observations, and supporting daily activities under supervision to maintain a therapeutic milieu compliant with Joint Commission and hospital policies.

Responsibilities

• Continually monitors and supports compliance within unit rules.
• Demonstrates the ability to employ de-escalation and therapeutic interventions as needed.
• Inventories patient belongings accurately and secures contraband as needed; completes unit safety checks.
• Complies with standard/universal precautions and infection control policies and attends required in-services to stay informed.
• Implements patient care activities under supervision of licensed nursing personnel; measures vitals, weights, ADL and nutrition, and reports findings to the nurse.
• Assists patients with laundry, meals, bathroom tasks, and mobility needs as required.
• Tailors patient care to age, disability, and cultural needs of each patient.
• Documents patient observation related to behavior, location, and intake accurately on observation forms.
• Communicates task status and patient needs to nursing staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Abilene seeks a dedicated Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to assist nursing staff in delivering patient care across adolescent to senior populations.

Responsibilities include monitoring patient safety, applying de-escalation techniques, documenting observations, and supporting daily activities under supervision to maintain a therapeutic milieu compliant with Joint Commission and hospital policies.