Night Behavioral Health Technician — 3rd Shift

Oceans Healthcare; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with 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 Eastern PA in Reading, PA is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to support nursing staff and maintain a therapeutic milieu. The BHT will perform patient care tasks within training scope, ensuring safety and high-quality care for adults with mental health conditions.

Responsibilities include monitoring, de-escalation, vital signs, ADL support, and accurate documentation, while complying with Joint Commission and state regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; CNA certification preferred in some states.
• Current CNA certification or at least 6 months bedside care experience preferred.
• Must complete BLS and Oceans-approved behavioral de-escalation training.

Responsibilities

• Continually monitors and supports compliance within unit rules.
• Employs de-escalation and therapeutic interventions as needed.
• Inventories patient belongings and secures contraband; performs safety checks.
• Adheres to universal precautions and infection-control policies; attends required trainings.
• Performs vital signs, weight measurements, ADL and nutritional monitoring; reports findings to nurse.
• Assists patients with meals, mobility, and daily living activities as needed.
• Individualizes care for age, disability and cultural needs; documents observations accurately.
• Communicates task outcomes and follow-ups to nursing staff; ensures continuity of care.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading & writing

De-escalation

Empathy

Patient care

Cultural sensitivity

BLS training

Education

High school diploma

CNA certification

Healthcare experience

Job description

Haven Behavioral Hospital of Eastern PA in Reading, PA is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) to support nursing staff and maintain a therapeutic milieu. The BHT will perform patient care tasks within training scope, ensuring safety and high-quality care for adults with mental health conditions.

Responsibilities include monitoring, de-escalation, vital signs, ADL support, and accurate documentation, while complying with Joint Commission and state regulations.