Oceans Healthcare · 2 months ago
Behavioral Health Technician
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expOceans Healthcare operates Haven Behavioral of Albuquerque, a facility dedicated to providing high-quality behavioral health services. The Behavioral Health Technician role involves delivering direct patient care, ensuring safety and compliance, and collaborating with the treatment team to support patients with mental health and substance abuse issues.
Health Care
Responsibilities
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 the patients and milieu to ensure active treatment is provided and patients are participating
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, i.e., suicidal, threatening behavior, elopement and/or other situations, using approved interventions
Initiate and/or participate in provision of emergency medical care when indicated
Provide support and direct assistance to patients who are unable to attend to their activities of daily living by assisting them with meals, daily grooming, ambulation and toileting as needed
Participate with the treatment team in implementation of the individualized plan of care. Report factors that may impede successful accomplishment of the treatment plan to the Charge Nurse/RN
Provide patient educational information for identified learning needs
Facilitate educational/activity groups as assigned or when indicated using approved materials. Recommend alternative activities based on patient functioning level and treatment plan
Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and/or policies by patients, visitors, and staff
Review assignment sheet and program designated communication tools each shift, i.e. communication log, bulletin boards, etc
Facilitate a therapeutic and safe environment
Remain on-duty until coverage for subsequent shift arrives on unit and has received verbal report
Ensure all patient valuables retained at the hospital during inpatient stay 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. Act to mitigate risk and report identified problems to the Charge Nurse/RN
Comply with National Patient Safety Goals and provide immediate feedback if non-compliance is identified
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 for medical records and reports is timely, legible, thorough, and in required format
Document as required including patient observations/activity, patient education and incident reports
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
CPI/ CPR Certified per policy
Preferred
One-year acute inpatient with psychiatric care experience
Company
Oceans Healthcare
Oceans Healthcare is a nationally recognized provider of inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2022 (1)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$254MKey Investors
Comvest Credit PartnersGeneral Catalyst
2025-03-05Debt Financing· $237M
2021-01-01Series Unknown
2013-02-12Debt Financing
Leadership Team
Jeff Pritchard
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-06-27
Behavioral Health Business
2025-04-29
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