Behavioral Health Tech - Emergency Room

SSM Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established health care provider is seeking a compassionate Behavioral Health Tech to provide direct patient care in a dynamic environment. This role involves assisting patients with daily activities, monitoring their safety, and implementing therapeutic interventions. Join a dedicated team committed to patient-centered care and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a sign-on bonus. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a difference in the lives of patients while working in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Qualifications

• Ability to assist patients with daily living activities.
• Experience in providing direct patient care and therapeutic interventions.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities and provide direct care.
• Monitor patients for safety and report changes in condition.

Skills

Patient Care

Therapeutic Interventions

Observation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Behavioral Health

Job description

Worker Type:

It's more than a career, it's a calling

OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

· Department: Emergency Services

· Sign On Bonus: $3,000

· Schedule: Full Time, Night Shift, 7pm – 7am

· Starting Pay: $16.55 +

· Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts

· Location: St. Anthony Hospital - OKC

Our mission and values put the patient first and helps you to feel valued while respecting teamwork and collaboration. As a Behavioral Health Tech, you will learn ways to adapt care and adjust treatment plans for patients’ evolving needs. At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate people like you.

Daily Pay : Get paid daily doing the work you love in a way that fits your life. At SSM Health, we believe you deserve the flexibility to work a schedule that fits your life and to get paid when you need it.

**Sign on bonuses are for external qualified candidates. Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter to see what options are available for you .

Job Summary:

Provides direct behavioral health patient care by performing a variety of activities for patients.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY 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.

EDUCATION

• Associate's degree in the behavioral health or a related field, or equivalent years of experience and education

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving patients.
• Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Occasional driving.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Work Shift:

Night Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

8075010040 Single Point of Entry ER Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• 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.

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

About the company

SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit United States health care system with 11,000 providers and nearly 39,000 employees in four states, including Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Missouri.