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SSM Health Behavioral Health Technician - Adults in Midwest City, Oklahoma
It's more than a career, it's a calling
OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital Midwest
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
Department: Behavioral Health Adult Unit
Sign On Bonus: $3,000.00 for qualified candidates
Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, 7am to 7pm
Starting Pay: $16.55 (Offers are based on years of experience and equity for this role.)
Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
Location: SSM Health St. Anthony Midwest Hospital
SSM Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to join our Team! We are pleased to offer a $3,000 Sign on Bonus to eligible candidates*
*Please speak with your recruiter regarding eligibility..
This position is a full-time, 36-hours per week role. This position is day shift, working 3, 12-hour shifts a week (7am-7pm) at St. Anthony Midwest Hospital.
We also offer competitive benefits packages, including medical, dental, vision, PTO, retirement, tuition reimbursement and more. There are also stackable shift differentials available for this role that enable you to make more per hour by working specific shifts (evenings, nights and weekends).
When you join our team, you become part of a rich history – one that focuses on each person’s diverse and unique characteristics. Our employees are at the heart of our Mission. We can provide the tools, recognition, opportunity and collaborative partnership to thrive at a career you love.
If you are eager to begin a new journey in your career, please apply today!
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:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
1200000087 Adult 1 West Beh Health
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
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