Lead, Behavioral Health Technician

At Oceans Behavioral Hospital Lufkin, healing is our focus. We are passionate about helping adults and seniors manage the challenges associated with anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. Utilizing proven, innovative and progressive therapies, our qualified professionals strive to promote long-term wellness through 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 Disability, Long Term Disability Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program The Lead Behavioral Health Technician (Lead BHT) supports the nursing staff and oversees the other BHTs on the floor in maintaining a therapeutic milieu by performing routinely assigned tasks and carrying out patient care activities within the scope of training and experience. This position 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:

Continually monitors and supports compliance with unit rules. Demonstrates the ability to employ de-escalation and therapeutic interventions as needed. Responsible for management of the patient environment and oversight of completing unit safety checks. Makes self available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth. Trains and precepts new Mental Health Technicians. Complies with standard and universal precautions and infection control policies. Implements patient care activities under the direction and supervision of licensed nursing personnel. Performs vital signs, weights, ADL, nutritional monitoring, and communicates findings to the nurse. Assists patients with laundry, meals, bathroom functions, and maintaining of belongings as needed. Assists at-risk and physically challenged patients with mobility needs. Individualizes all patient care activities to the age specific, disability, and cultural sensitivity needs of the patient. Communicates and documents patient observation. Documents significant occurrences, observed behavior, vital signs, nutrition intake, and patient observation findings on assigned patients and as requested by the registered nurse, according to policy. Communicates outcome of assigned tasks to nursing staff. Communicates follow-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.