Behavioral Health Tech - Float Pool

SSM Health; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a compassionate Behavioral Health Tech to join their team. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential patient care, assist with daily living activities, and engage in therapeutic interventions. The position offers the flexibility of a PRN schedule, allowing you to work as needed while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives. With a commitment to teamwork and collaboration, this role is perfect for individuals who are dedicated to enhancing the well-being of others. If you're looking for a fulfilling opportunity in a supportive environment, this is the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Daily Pay

Flexible Schedule

Shift Differentials

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in behavioral health or equivalent experience required.
• No prior experience necessary for this entry-level position.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities and provide direct care.
• Monitor patient behavior and report changes to the treatment plan.
• Establish therapeutic relationships and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Patient Care

Therapeutic Interventions

Observation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Behavioral Health

Job description

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

OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City

Worker Type: PRN

Job Highlights:

· Department: Behavioral Health Floats

· Schedule: PRN as needed

· 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 St Anthony, we believe you deserve the flexibility to work a schedule that fits your life and to get paid when you need it.

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 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: PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Department: 8455010040 BMC Floats

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

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