SSM Health·Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Provides direct patient care and therapeutic interventions while assisting patients with activities of daily living. Monitors patient behavior and safety to ensure a secure environment and reports any changes in condition to the nursing staff.
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 · Schedule: Float Pool · Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts · Inpatient psych experience preferred · Location: OKC & MWC 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.
This position will float to all behavioral health departments at both St.
Anthony OKC and Midwest City.
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
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.
Requires an associate's degree in behavioral health or equivalent experience and a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Candidates should be comfortable with constant standing, walking, and physical tasks related to patient support.
Market context
Behavioral Health Technician roles in Oklahoma are often tied to steady demand in hospitals, residential programs, and community behavioral health settings. Competition can be shaped by employers looking for candidates with an associate degree or equivalent experience plus current AHA BLS HCP certification, and benefits such as paid parental leave, flexible payment options, and upfront tuition coverage can make openings more attractive. Before applying, confirm your certification status and compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting to save research time.
