Inpatient Behavioral Health Technician

Oceans Healthcare; Broussard (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceans Healthcare in Broussard, LA seeks a dedicated Behavioral Health Technician to support nursing staff and provide compassionate care for adults and seniors with anxiety, depression and other mental health challenges. You will help maintain a therapeutic milieu and document patient observations in the chart, under supervision.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, CNA certification, CPR certification, and Oceans-approved de‑escalation training, with strong communication

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with CNA certification or at least 6 months of bedside patient care experience.
• Ability to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; works well with diverse populations.
• CPR certification and Oceans-approved behavioral de-escalation training.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to professional standards, follow policies and procedures and abide by federal, state and local requirements, as well as Joint Commission standards.
• Effectively applies supportive behavior when assisting in the control of patients who exhibit unacceptable behavior. 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 keep self‑informed.
• Implements patient care activities under the direction and supervision of licensed nursing personnel; performs vital signs, weights, ADL, intake and output documentation, nutritional monitoring and communicates findings to the nurse. Ensuring patients or residents receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.
• Assists patients with laundry, meals, bathroom functions and maintaining of belongings; assists at risk and/or physically challenged patients with mobility needs as needed.
• Individualizes all patient care activities to the age specific, disability, cultural sensitivity needs of the patient.
• Communicates and documents patient observation and date effectively in the patient record.; documents patient’s departure from unit (i.e. for passes, transport to doctor’s appointment, community meetings) with 100% accuracy and within defined time lines; documents significant occurrences, observed behavior, vital signs, nutrition intake, and patient observation findings on assigned patients as requested by the registered nurse, with 100% accuracy and within defined time lines.
• Communicates outcome of assigned tasks to nursing staff in a timely manner; Communicates follow‑up on patient care responsibilities; incomplete assignments, ongoing activities and current patient needs to relevant staff to assure continuality of care.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Reading & writing

Verbal communication

Diversity communication

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Empathy & integrity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA certification

6 months bedside care experience

Job description

Oceans Healthcare in Broussard, LA seeks a dedicated Behavioral Health Technician to support nursing staff and provide compassionate care for adults and seniors with anxiety, depression and other mental health challenges. You will help maintain a therapeutic milieu and document patient observations in the chart, under supervision.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, CNA certification, CPR certification, and Oceans-approved de‑escalation training, with strong communication