Outpatient Program BHT

Oceans Healthcare, L.L.C.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Daily Pay

Paid Time Off

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Haven Behavioral Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic milieu. Responsibilities include assisting with patient care activities, vital signs, and documentation, while adhering to Joint Commission standards.

The MHT will communicate observations, support de-escalation, and help ensure patient safety and well-being within a structured care environment at our Philadelphia facility.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow policies and procedures and abide by Joint Commission standards.
• Ability to assist in patient care activities under supervision and communicate findings clearly.
• Ability to apply supportive behavior and de-escalation techniques when needed.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to professional standards and policies, and abide by Joint Commission standards.
• Apply supportive behavior for patients exhibiting challenging behavior and use de-escalation techniques.
• Inventory patient belongings and secure contraband as needed; perform unit safety checks.
• Follow standard infection control policies and attend required trainings.
• Perform patient care activities under supervision, including vitals, nutrition monitoring, and documenting findings.
• Assist patients with daily activities and mobility needs as required.
• Document patient observations accurately in the chart and communicate with nursing staff in a timely manner.
• Communicate outcomes of tasks to nursing staff and ensure continuity of care.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

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:

1. Adhere to professional standards, follow policies and procedures and abide by federal, state and local requirements, as well as Joint Commission standards.
2. 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.
3. Inventories patient belongings accurately and secures contraband as needed; completes unit safety checks.
4. Complies with standard/universal precautions and infection control policies and attends required in-services to keep self-informed.
5. 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.
6. Assists patients with laundry, meals, bathroom functions and maintaining of belongings; assists at risk and/or physically challenged patients with mobility needs as needed.
7. Individualizes all patient care activities to the age specific, disability, cultural sensitivity needs of the patient.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Performs other duties and projects as assigned.