Lead Behavioral Health Technician – Patient Care Coach

Oceans Healthcare; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Daily Pay

Paid Time Off

Competitive Pay

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Haven Behavioral Healthcare in Phoenix, part of Oceans Healthcare, is seeking a Lead Behavioral Health Technician to support the nursing staff and supervise the other BHTs on the floor, maintaining a therapeutic milieu and safe patient care aligned with policies and standards.

Under the direction of licensed nursing personnel, you will monitor unit rules, employ de-escalation techniques, assist with patient care activities, document observations, and provide training to new mental health

Responsibilities

• Continually monitors and supports compliance with unit rules.
• Demonstrates the ability to employ de-escalation and therapeutic interventions as needed.
• Responsible for management of the patient environment and oversight of completing unit safety checks.
• Makes self available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth. Trains and precepts new Mental Health Technicians.
• Complies with standard and universal precautions and infection control policies.
• Implements patient care activities under the direction and supervision of licensed nursing personnel.
• Performs vital signs, weights, ADL, nutritional monitoring, and communicates findings to the nurse.
• Assists patients with laundry, meals, bathroom functions, and maintaining of belongings as needed.
• Assists at-risk and physically challenged patients with mobility needs.
• Individualizes all patient care activities to the age specific, disability, and cultural sensitivity needs of the patient.
• Communicates and documents patient observation.
• Documents significant occurrences, observed behavior, vital signs, nutrition intake, and patient observation findings on assigned patients and as requested by the registered nurse, according to policy.
• Communicates outcome of assigned tasks to nursing staff.
• Communicates follow-up on patient care responsibilities; incomplete assignments, ongoing activities, and current patient needs to relevant staff to assure continuity of care.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Job description

Haven Behavioral Healthcare in Phoenix, part of Oceans Healthcare, is seeking a Lead Behavioral Health Technician to support the nursing staff and supervise the other BHTs on the floor, maintaining a therapeutic milieu and safe patient care aligned with policies and standards.

Under the direction of licensed nursing personnel, you will monitor unit rules, employ de-escalation techniques, assist with patient care activities, document observations, and provide training to new mental health