Lead Behavioral Health Tech | Mentorship & Care

Oceans Healthcare, L.L.C.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Daily pay

Paid time off

Competitive market compensation

Short/Long term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Haven Behavioral Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking a Full-time Lead Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to support nursing staff and oversee BHTs on the floor. The role focuses on maintaining a therapeutic milieu and safe patient care across a 7a-7p day shift with rotating EOW schedules.

The Lead BHT will implement de-escalation, monitor safety checks, document observations, and mentor new staff while adhering to Joint Commission and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Continually monitors and enforces unit rules.
• Uses de-escalation and therapeutic interventions as needed.
• Manages patient environment and completes unit safety checks.
• Trains and precepts new Mental Health Technicians.
• Follows infection control policies.
• Implements patient care activities under supervision of licensed nurses.
• Records vital signs, weight, ADL and nutrition; communicates findings to the nurse.
• Assists with laundry, meals, bathroom functions, and belongings.
• Assists patients with mobility needs.
• Tailors care to age, disability and cultural needs.
• Documents patient observations and significant occurrences.
• Communicates care outcomes and follow-ups to nursing staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

De-escalation

Therapeutic interventions

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Communication

Mentor/Train staff

Infection control

Job description

Haven Behavioral Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking a Full-time Lead Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to support nursing staff and oversee BHTs on the floor. The role focuses on maintaining a therapeutic milieu and safe patient care across a 7a-7p day shift with rotating EOW schedules.

The Lead BHT will implement de-escalation, monitor safety checks, document observations, and mentor new staff while adhering to Joint Commission and state regulations.