Behavioral Health Technician
About the role
Oakwood Springs is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Behavioral Health Tech joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
Responsibilities
- Support the therapeutic milieu under the direction of the RN
- Ensure that the schedule/program is consistently delivered
- Supervise patients
- Maintain safety
- Treat patients and guests with respect and dignity
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Valid driver's license and favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), along with proof of insurance when using personal or hospital owned vehicle
- CPR certification within 30 days of employment and prior to patient contact
- Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and prior to patient contact
- Completion of additional age specific training within 30 days of employment as required
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Where applicable, must obtain and maintain agency affiliation
Preferred experience
- Previous experience in a psychiatric health facility
- Direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients
Schedule
- Full-Time | Nights, Unit 2
- 3x12, 7pm-7am
Benefits
- Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
- Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid family leave and paid time off
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance
- Loan assistance
- 401(k) retirement package and 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
About Oakwood Springs
Oakwood Springs is a behavioral health hospital located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. We provide inpatient and outpatient programming for those facing mental health and addiction challenges. Our programs offer caring, compassionate treatment for adolescents and adults, as well as specialized programming for active duty military, veterans, first responders, and other high-risk frontline professionals. Programs include inpatient mental health and addiction treatment, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) and Help for Heroes®. Oklahoma City, the capital and largest city of Oklahoma, is known for its diverse economy, rich history, and unique blend of Western and Native American influences. It's nicknamed "The Big Friendly" due to its welcoming atmosphere and also "The Modern Frontier" due to its innovative spirit.