Behavioral Health Technician

Lifepoint Health • Oklahoma City, OK

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Oakwood Springs is hiring a full-time Behavioral Health Technician for its Days Unit 1 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The schedule is three 12-hour shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The role supports the safety, care, and therapeutic treatment of patients in a behavioral health hospital, including adolescents and adults and people facing mental health and addiction challenges.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• A valid driver's license, favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), and proof of insurance are required when using a personal or hospital-owned vehicle.
• CPR certification is required within 30 days of employment and before patient contact.
• Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) is required within 30 days of employment and before patient contact.
• Complete additional age-specific training within 30 days of employment as required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a psychiatric health facility, including direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe environment through regular patient checks, safety monitoring, contraband searches, and one-on-one supervision as needed.
• Perform delegated tasks, including taking vital signs, collecting specimens, documenting care, assisting with group education, and monitoring patients.
• Promote a positive therapeutic milieu and accompany patients to meals, breaks, off-unit visits, and appointments.
• Report medical or psychiatric changes to the RN and assist with admissions, including belongings inventory and vital signs.
• Document patient property at admission and discharge and conduct unit safety checks each shift to maintain a clean, therapeutic environment.
• Encourage or assist patients with activities of daily living and facilitate or co-facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups using established guidelines.
• Use crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed and maintain knowledge of program protocols.
• Orient new staff members to the unit, document in the medical record according to policy, and provide feedback to the interdisciplinary team.
• Follow OSHA and CDC specimen guidelines and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED