Inpatient Behavioral Health Technician

Oceans Healthcare; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Pasadena is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support the nursing team in delivering compassionate inpatient psychiatric care to adults and seniors. The role includes de-escalation and therapeutic interventions, monitoring vital signs, assisting with ADLs, meals and mobility, and ensuring accurate documentation in the patient record under licensed supervision.

Requirements include a CNA certification or at least 6 months of bedside experience, ability to read and

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent with CNA certification or at least 6 months of prior bedside, direct patient care experience in a healthcare setting is required.
• Must be able to read, write and follow verbal and written instruction. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must work well with diverse populations.

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.
• 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.
• Assists patients with laundry, meals, bathroom functions and maintaining of belongings; assists at risk and/or physically challenged patients with mobility needs as needed.
• Communicates and documents patient observation and data effectively in the patient record; documents departures and significant occurrences with accuracy.

Education

CNA certification

CPR certification

Job description

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Pasadena is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support the nursing team in delivering compassionate inpatient psychiatric care to adults and seniors. The role includes de-escalation and therapeutic interventions, monitoring vital signs, assisting with ADLs, meals and mobility, and ensuring accurate documentation in the patient record under licensed supervision.

Requirements include a CNA certification or at least 6 months of bedside experience, ability to read and