Outpatient Program BHT

Oceans Healthcare; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Daily Pay

Paid Time Off

Competitive Market Compensation

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Haven Behavioral Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking an Outpatient Program Behavioral Health Technician (BHT). The role supports nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic milieu in compliance with Joint Commission standards.

Requirements include CNA certification or at least 6 months bedside patient care, plus CPR and de-escalation training. Strong communication and empathy are essential for diverse patient populations in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and follow verbal and written instruction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must work well with diverse populations.
• Must utilize Age, Disability and Cultural Specific knowledge in working with specialized populations to best communicate with those clients.
• Must be in good physical and mental health with a warm empathetic attitude.
• Must be able to work under close supervision.
• Must complete CPR certification and de-escalation program.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to professional standards and Joint Commission requirements.
• Assist in patient care activities under supervision of licensed staff.
• Perform vital signs, basic cares, and documentation accurately.
• Ensure patient safety and confidentiality throughout care.
• Communicate patient observations to nursing staff timely.
• Support in activities of daily living and mobility as needed.
• Document issues and outcomes with accuracy.

Skills

Read and write

Verbal communication

Written communication

Diversity awareness

Cultural sensitivity

CPR certification

Behavioral de-escalation

Education

CNA certification

Job description

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 Outpatient Program Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) supports the nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic milieu by performing routinely assigned tasks and carrying out patient care activities within the scope of the MHT's training and experience. The MHT 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

• 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.


• Complies with standard/universal precautions and infection control policies and attends required in-services to keep self-informed.


• 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. Ensuring patients or residents receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.


• Assists patients with laundry, meals, bathroom functions and maintaining of belongings; assists at risk and/or physically challenged patients with mobility needs as needed.


• Individualizes all patient care activities to the age specific, disability, cultural sensitivity needs of the patient.


• Communicates and documents patient observation and date effectively in the patient record.; documents patient’s departure from unit (i.e. for passes, transport to doctor’s appointment, community meetings) with 100% accuracy and within defined time lines; documents significant occurrences, observed behavior, vital signs, nutrition intake, and patient observation findings on assigned patients as requested by the registered nurse, with 100% accuracy and within defined time lines.


• Communicates outcome of assigned tasks to nursing staff in a timely manner; Communicates follow-up on patient care responsibilities; incomplete assignments, ongoing activities and current patient needs to relevant staff to assure continuality of care.


• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

Education / Experience: CNA certification or at least 6 months of prior bedside, direct patient care experience in a healthcare setting is required.

Skills / Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and follow verbal and written instruction.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Must work well with diverse populations.


• Must utilize Age, Disability and Cultural Specific knowledge in working with specialized populations to best communicate with those clients.


• Must be in good physical and mental health as evidenced by a warm empathetic attitude, respect for dignity, worth and potentiality of clients and hold a high sense of personal integrity.


• Must be able to work under close supervision.


• Must successfully complete CPR certification and an Oceans approved behavioral de-escalation program.