Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Lifepoint Health • Oklahoma City, OK

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Behavioral Health Tech (BHT) is responsible for supporting the therapeutic milieu under the direction of the RN, by ensuring that the schedule/program is consistently delivered, patients are supervised, that safety is maintained, and patients and guests are treated with respect and dignity.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Valid driver’s license and a favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), along with proof of insurance when using personal or hospital owned vehicle
• CPR certification within 30 days of employment and prior to patient contact
• Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and prior to patient contact
• Completion of additional age specific training within 30 days of employment as required
• Where applicable, must obtain and maintain agency affiliation
• Previous experience in a psychiatric health facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred
• Must be at least 21 years of age

Responsibilities

• Supporting the therapeutic milieu under the direction of the RN
• Ensuring that the schedule/program is consistently delivered
• Supervising patients
• Maintaining safety
• Treating patients and guests with respect and dignity

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs)
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED