Behavioral Health Technician

SSM Health • Oklahoma City, OK

25d • Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Technician role at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City is more than a career; it's a calling. This full-time, day shift position (7 am – 7 pm) is within the ACCENTs department, which specializes in treating youth ages 10-17 with intellectual disabilities (IQ 55-70), focusing on behavior management and community living skills. The mission and values of SSM Health prioritize the patient, making employees feel valued through teamwork and collaboration. As a Behavioral Health Tech, you will learn to adapt care and adjust treatment plans for patients' evolving needs, embodying the healing power of presence through compassionate care.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in the behavioral health or a related field, or equivalent years of experience and education
• No experience required
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living.
• Provides or assists with providing direct patient care and therapeutic interventions based on patient care assignments from RN.
• Observes and records patient behavior and activities. Reports any changes in condition and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
• Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients.
• Applies knowledge of group dynamics in participating in therapeutic groups and maintaining the milieu.
• Monitors patients to ensure safety, including but not limited to rounding, environmental and safety checks.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
• Daily Pay: Get paid daily doing the work you love in a way that fits your life.
• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree