Oceans Healthcare
Behavioral Health Technician – PRN Days
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Behavioral Health Technician – PRN Days
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Oceans Healthcare .
Shifts: PRN Days
Why Haven of Cottonwood Creek Haven Behavioral of Cottonwood Creek, a proud member of Oceans Healthcare, provides high‑quality specialty behavioral health services for individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues. Our success reflects the excellence and dedication of our employees at every level. The culture of our facility is built around service. Every job performed by our team is worthwhile, and every employee makes a difference. If you want to grow personally and professionally while delivering compassionate, quality care, we encourage you to explore career opportunities with Haven of Cottonwood Creek.
Position Summary Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, the position provides direct patient care, maintains a safe and efficient working and treatment environment per facility policies and procedures, and communicates effectively with the treatment team to ensure safe, quality care for all patients.
Primary Duties Direct Patient Care
Carry out all aspects of patient care and other assignments as directed by the Charge Nurse.
Observe whether specialized services may be needed and communicate to the Charge Nurse/RN.
Perform ongoing observation of patients and milieu to ensure active treatment and participation.
Respond appropriately and timely to patient requests.
Report changes in patients’ condition or behavior to the Charge Nurse/RN, including agitation, high‑risk behaviors, changes in vital signs, and eating, sleeping, and toileting patterns.
Intervene appropriately with patients experiencing a behavioral crisis situation (suicidal, threatening behavior, elopement, etc.) using approved interventions.
Initiate or participate in emergency medical care when indicated.
Provide support and direct assistance to patients who cannot attend to activities of daily living, including meals, grooming, ambulation, and toileting.
Participate with the treatment team in implementing individualized plans of care and report factors that may impede successful accomplishment.
Provide patient educational information for identified learning needs.
Facilitate educational/activity groups as assigned or when indicated using approved materials and recommend alternative activities based on patient functioning level.
Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and policies by patients, visitors, and staff.
Shift Support
Review assignment sheet and program designated communication tools each shift (e.g., communication log, bulletin boards).
Facilitate a therapeutic and safe environment.
Remain on duty until coverage for the subsequent shift arrives and has received a verbal report.
Ensure all patient valuables retained at the hospital are recorded and stored per policy.
Ensure patients are discharged with all personal belongings, medications, prescriptions, discharge, and referral information.
Perform environmental and safety rounds and complete environmental check sheet as assigned, mitigating risk and reporting issues to the Charge Nurse/RN.
Comply with National Patient Safety Goals and provide immediate feedback if non‑compliance is identified.
Customer Interaction
Interact with patients, family members, external entities, and internal staff professionally and respectfully.
Work collaboratively with all treatment team members to create a treatment environment that supports the facility’s mission to provide exemplary patient care and customer service.
Act to preserve patient and family dignity and safety.
Documentation
Documentation for medical records and reports is timely, legible, thorough, and in required format.
Document required details including patient observations/activity, patient education, and incident reports.
Other Duties
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience: One year of acute inpatient psychiatric care experience preferred.
Certification/License: CPI/CPR Certified per policy.
Haven Behavioral Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Behavioral Health Technician – PRN Days
role at
Oceans Healthcare .
Shifts: PRN Days
Why Haven of Cottonwood Creek Haven Behavioral of Cottonwood Creek, a proud member of Oceans Healthcare, provides high‑quality specialty behavioral health services for individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues. Our success reflects the excellence and dedication of our employees at every level. The culture of our facility is built around service. Every job performed by our team is worthwhile, and every employee makes a difference. If you want to grow personally and professionally while delivering compassionate, quality care, we encourage you to explore career opportunities with Haven of Cottonwood Creek.
Position Summary Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, the position provides direct patient care, maintains a safe and efficient working and treatment environment per facility policies and procedures, and communicates effectively with the treatment team to ensure safe, quality care for all patients.
Primary Duties Direct Patient Care
Carry out all aspects of patient care and other assignments as directed by the Charge Nurse.
Observe whether specialized services may be needed and communicate to the Charge Nurse/RN.
Perform ongoing observation of patients and milieu to ensure active treatment and participation.
Respond appropriately and timely to patient requests.
Report changes in patients’ condition or behavior to the Charge Nurse/RN, including agitation, high‑risk behaviors, changes in vital signs, and eating, sleeping, and toileting patterns.
Intervene appropriately with patients experiencing a behavioral crisis situation (suicidal, threatening behavior, elopement, etc.) using approved interventions.
Initiate or participate in emergency medical care when indicated.
Provide support and direct assistance to patients who cannot attend to activities of daily living, including meals, grooming, ambulation, and toileting.
Participate with the treatment team in implementing individualized plans of care and report factors that may impede successful accomplishment.
Provide patient educational information for identified learning needs.
Facilitate educational/activity groups as assigned or when indicated using approved materials and recommend alternative activities based on patient functioning level.
Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and policies by patients, visitors, and staff.
Shift Support
Review assignment sheet and program designated communication tools each shift (e.g., communication log, bulletin boards).
Facilitate a therapeutic and safe environment.
Remain on duty until coverage for the subsequent shift arrives and has received a verbal report.
Ensure all patient valuables retained at the hospital are recorded and stored per policy.
Ensure patients are discharged with all personal belongings, medications, prescriptions, discharge, and referral information.
Perform environmental and safety rounds and complete environmental check sheet as assigned, mitigating risk and reporting issues to the Charge Nurse/RN.
Comply with National Patient Safety Goals and provide immediate feedback if non‑compliance is identified.
Customer Interaction
Interact with patients, family members, external entities, and internal staff professionally and respectfully.
Work collaboratively with all treatment team members to create a treatment environment that supports the facility’s mission to provide exemplary patient care and customer service.
Act to preserve patient and family dignity and safety.
Documentation
Documentation for medical records and reports is timely, legible, thorough, and in required format.
Document required details including patient observations/activity, patient education, and incident reports.
Other Duties
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience: One year of acute inpatient psychiatric care experience preferred.
Certification/License: CPI/CPR Certified per policy.
Haven Behavioral Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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