Inpatient Behavioral Health Technician

Oceans Healthcare, L.L.C.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Amarillo is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support licensed nurses in delivering compassionate care to adults and seniors with anxiety, depression, and related conditions. The role involves routine patient care activities, accurate observation documentation, and collaboration with the care team.

You will assist with vital signs, nutrition monitoring, ADLs, and safe patient handling under supervision, ensuring adherence to safety, infection control, and

Qualifications

• Experience assisting licensed staff in patient care.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Commitment to safety and infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine patient care under nursing supervision.
• Record vital signs, weights, intake/output, and dietary observations.
• Monitor nutrition and assist with ADLs and mobility as needed.
• Communicate patient observations to nurses promptly with accuracy.
• Contribute to a safe and therapeutic milieu and de-escalate when needed.
• Document patient care activities and ensure accurate recordkeeping.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

De-escalation

Observation

Teamwork

Job description

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Amarillo is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support licensed nurses in delivering compassionate care to adults and seniors with anxiety, depression, and related conditions. The role involves routine patient care activities, accurate observation documentation, and collaboration with the care team.

You will assist with vital signs, nutrition monitoring, ADLs, and safe patient handling under supervision, ensuring adherence to safety, infection control, and