Lead BHT - Days

Oceans Healthcare, L.L.C.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Daily pay

Paid Time Off

Competitive compensation

Short and 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 other BHTs on the floor, ensuring a therapeutic milieu and safe patient care.

This day shift (7a-7p) rotation provides opportunities to train new staff, perform routine patient care tasks, monitor safety checks, and document observations in compliance with Joint Commission standards.

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.
• Trains and precepts new Mental Health Technicians.
• 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.
• 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

Full-time Lead Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

* Day Shift: 7a-7p (bi-weekly schedule = 3-12s week 1 / 4-12s week 2 with EOW rotation)

About Haven Behavioral Hospital of Philadelphia

Haven Behavioral Hospital of Philadelphia is a 42 bed acute-care Joint Commission Accredited psychiatric hospital that offers a full continuum of care for older adults dealing with mental health issues. We are dedicated to partnering with individuals, families, and communities to improve the lives of patients through the delivery of high-quality, specialty behavioral health services.

Benefits We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage (Multiple Plan Options) - Eligible first of the month after 30 days.
• 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan with Discretionary Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Daily Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive Market Compensation
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

The Lead Behavioral Health Technician (Lead BHT) supports the nursing staff and oversees the other BHTs on the floor in maintaining a therapeutic milieu by performing routinely assigned tasks and carrying out patient care activities within the scope of training and experience. This position will maintain a safe and professional standard for patient care in accordance with Joint Commission, Federal and State regulations, Oceans' Mission, policies and procedures and Performance Improvement Standards.

Essential Functions:

1. Continually monitors and supports compliance with unit rules.
2. Demonstrates the ability to employ de-escalation and therapeutic interventions as needed.
3. Responsible for management of the patient environment and oversight of completing unit safety checks.
4. Makes self available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth. Trains and precepts new Mental Health Technicians.
5. Complies with standard and universal precautions and infection control policies.
6. Implements patient care activities under the direction and supervision of licensed nursing personnel.
7. Performs vital signs, weights, ADL, nutritional monitoring, and communicates findings to the nurse.
8. Assists patients with laundry, meals, bathroom functions, and maintaining of belongings as needed.
9. Assists at-risk and physically challenged patients with mobility needs.
10. Individualizes all patient care activities to the age specific, disability, and cultural sensitivity needs of the patient.
11. Communicates and documents patient observation.
12. 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.
13. Communicates outcome of assigned tasks to nursing staff.
14. Communicates follow-up on patient care responsibilities; incomplete assignments, ongoing activities, and current patient needs to relevant staff to assure continuity of care.
15. Performs other duties and projects as assigned.