Behavioral Health Technician Full Time Days

About the role

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Greater New Orleans provides psychiatric counseling and treatment options for adults and seniors dealing with anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, and competitive compensation.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to professional standards and policies, and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Support the nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic environment by applying supportive behavior and employing de-escalation and therapeutic interventions.
• Inventories patient belongings and secures contraband as needed, completing unit safety checks.
• Comply with standard/universal precautions and infection control policies, and attend required in-services.
• Perform vital signs, weights, ADLs, intake and output documentation, nutritional monitoring, and communicate findings to the nurse.
• Ensure patients receive appropriate diets by reviewing dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.
• Assist patients with laundry, meals, bathroom functions, and maintaining belongings; assist with mobility needs as needed.
• Individualize patient care activities based on age, disability, and cultural sensitivity.
• Communicate and document patient observations, vital signs, nutrition intake, and findings accurately and within defined time lines.
• Communicate outcomes of assigned tasks to nursing staff, follow up on care responsibilities, and ensure continuity of care.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent with CNA certification or at least 6 months of prior bedside, direct patient care experience in a healthcare setting.
• Must be able to read, write, and follow verbal and written instruction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of age, disability, and cultural specific needs to communicate effectively with clients.
• Good physical and mental health, evidenced by a warm empathetic attitude, respect for dignity, worth, and potentiality of clients, and a high sense of personal integrity.
• Successfully complete CPR certification and an Oceans-approved behavioral de-escalation program.