Inpatient Behavioral Health Technician

Oceans Healthcare, L.L.C.; DeRidder (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Daily Pay

Paid Time Off

Competitive Market Compensation

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital DeRidder is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Technician to support nursing staff and sustain a therapeutic milieu for adults and seniors. You will perform patient care tasks, monitor safety, and document observations to help ensure high-quality psychiatric care.

Responsibilities include vital signs, nutrition and activity monitoring, and effective communication with the nursing team.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide patient-centered care in a mental health setting.
• Strong communication with nursing staff and patients to support treatment.
• Ability to follow safety and infection control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor unit rules and maintain a therapeutic milieu.
• Assist with patient care tasks under supervision of licensed nurses.
• Record vital signs, meals, nutrition, and patient observations accurately.

Skills

Empathy

Verbal communication

De-escalation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Oceans Behavioral Hospital DeRidder is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Technician to support nursing staff and sustain a therapeutic milieu for adults and seniors. You will perform patient care tasks, monitor safety, and document observations to help ensure high-quality psychiatric care.

Responsibilities include vital signs, nutrition and activity monitoring, and effective communication with the nursing team.