Behavioral Health Technician Full Time Nights

At Oceans Behavioral Hospital Amarillo, our focus is healing. We are dedicated to helping adults and seniors manage anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues through innovative therapies. Our qualified professionals promote long‑term wellness with a range of inpatient and outpatient psychiatric counseling and treatment options. 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 & long‑term disability Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) supports nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic milieu by performing routinely assigned tasks and carrying out patient care activities within the scope of the BHT's training and experience. The BHT 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 apply supportive behavior when assisting in the control of patients who exhibit unacceptable behavior, demonstrating 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 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 data effectively in the patient record; documents patient’s departure from unit (e.g., 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; follows 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr