Behavioral Health Technician Full Time Days

Oceans Healthcare; Norman (OK); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Daily Pay

Paid Time Off

Competitive market compensation

Short/Long term disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Zusammenfassung

Oceans Healthcare, in partnership with Norman Regional Health System, seeks a compassionate CNA to support behavioral health services in Norman, OK. The role focuses on direct patient care, safety checks, and collaboration with licensed staff within a 48-bed unit.

Responsibilities include vital signs, ADLs, and documentation; the candidate should have a CNA cert or six months bedside experience, and be able to work in a high-paced environment with diverse patients.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED preferred, unless state requirements apply.
• Current CNA certification or at least 6 months bedside care experience preferred.
• Must read, write and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must work well with diverse populations.
• Must use age, disability and cultural knowledge when communicating with clients.
• Must be in good physical and mental health with empathetic attitude and integrity.

Aufgaben

• Monitors and supports compliance within unit rules.
• Uses de-escalation and therapeutic interventions as needed.
• Inventoryes patient belongings and secures contraband; conducts safety checks.
• Follows infection control policies and attends required trainings.
• Performs patient care activities under supervision; takes vital signs, ADL, nutrition monitoring, and communicates findings to the nurse.
• Assists patients with daily activities and mobility needs as required.
• Individualizes care for age-specific and cultural needs; documents observations accurately.
• Notifies nursing staff of outcomes and follows up on patient care tasks.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Reading & writing

Verbal communication

Cultural sensitivity

Empathy

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Current CNA certification

Jobbeschreibung

Norman Regional Health System and Oceans Healthcare have partnered to expand access to behavioral health services in south central Oklahoma through construction of a new, state-of-the-art behavioral hospital.

Behavioral Health Center at Porter Health Village, a 48-bed facility, will more that double Norman Regional Health System’s inpatient capacity for adult and senior behavioral health patients and add new services, including an intensive outpatient program and a dedicated geriatric behavioral health unit. The freestanding hospital will be located on the Norman Regional Porter campus and replace the existing 20-bed behavioral health unit.

Benefits We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage (Multiple Plan Options) - Eligible first of the month after 30 days.
• 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan with Discretionary Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Daily Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive Market Compensation
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Essential Functions:

• Continually monitors and supports compliance within unit rules.
• Demonstrates the ability to employ de-escalation and therapeutic interventions as needed.
• Inventories patient belongings accurately and secures contraband as needed; completes unit safety checks.
• Complies with standard/universal precautions and infection control policies and attends required in-services to keep self-informed.
• Implements patient care activities under the direction and supervision of licensed nursing personnel; performs vital signs, weights, ADL, nutritional monitoring and communicates findings to the nurse.
• Assists patients with laundry, meals, bathroom functions and maintaining of belongings; assists at -risk and/or physically challenged patients with mobility needs as needed.
• Individualizes all patient care activities to the age specific, disability, cultural sensitivity needs of the patient.
• Communicates and documents patient observation related to behavior and location and date effectively. Includes accurate documentation of nutritional intake, weights, liquid intake, vital signs, and output appropriately on the observation form.
• Communicates outcome of assigned tasks to nursing staff in a timely manner; Communicates follow-up on patient care responsibilities; incomplete assignments, ongoing activities and current patient needs to relevant staff to assure continuality of care.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

Education / Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED) preferred, but not required, unless hired in the following states after January 1, 2026: Arizona, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania or as required by the state regulations.
• Current CNA certification or at least 6 months of prior bedside, direct patient care experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Skills / Qualifications:

• Must be able to read, write and follow verbal and written instruction.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must work well with diverse populations.
• Must be able to utilize Age, Disability and Cultural Specific knowledge in working with specialized populations to best communicate with those clients.
• Must be in good physical and mental health as evidenced by a warm empathetic attitude, respect for dignity, worth and potentiality of clients and hold a high sense of personal integrity.
• Must be able to work under close supervision.
• Must successfully complete Basic Life Savings (BLS) course and an Oceans approved behavioral de-escalation program

Work Environment:

Subject to many interruptions. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. This position can be high paced and stressful; must be able to cope mentally and physically to atmosphere. This person might sometimes experience disagreeable odors, sights and/or unpredictable patient behavior. Work requires spending approximately 90% or more of the time inside a building that offers protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.