Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) at Lifepoint Health

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Supervision, Therapeutic Milieu Support, Program Delivery, Safety Maintenance, Dignity and Respect, CPR Certification, Crisis Prevention Training, Age Specific Training

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Oakwood Springs Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Behavioral Health Tech (BHT) Full-Time Nights Who We Are: People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. 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®. Where We Are: 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. Why Choose Us: * Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees * Competitive Paid Time Off * Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance * Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants * And much more… Position Summary: Responsible for supporting the therapeutic milieu under the direction of the RN, by ensuring that the schedule/program is consistently delivered, patients are supervised, that safety is maintained, and patients and guests are treated with respect and dignity. Minimum Qualifications: Education * High school diploma or equivalent preferred License * Will require valid driver’s license and a favorable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), along with proof of insurance when using personal or hospital owned vehicle Certification * 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 * Where applicable, must obtain and maintain agency affiliation Minimum Work Experience * Previous experience in a psychiatric health facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred Additional Requirements * Must be at least 21 years of age EEOC Statement: Oakwood Springs Mental Health and Addition Treatment is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country. We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for supporting the therapeutic milieu by ensuring consistent delivery of the schedule and program under the direction of the Registered Nurse. This role involves supervising patients, maintaining safety, and treating all patients and guests with respect and dignity.