27,332 Behavioral Health Tech jobs in the United States

**Employment Type:**
Part time
**Shift:**
Night Shift
**Description:**
At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor's visit or a place to go when you're in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities - that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.
MercyOne Genesis serves a 17-county bi-state region of the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline, Ill.) metropolitan area and the surrounding communities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. But when it comes to clinical capabilities and quality, we exceed those geographical limits. We have earned distinction as a two-time national Top 15 Health System, and recognition for being in the top 1 percent in the nation for patient safety.
Want to learn more about MercyOne Genesis? Click here: MercyOne Genesis | Stronger. Together. As One! ( the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Behavioral Health Tech
As a Behavioral Health Tech at MercyOne, you will participate in the provision of safe, quality patient care as delegated by the Nurse Manager. The Technician greets patients upon admission to the Behavioral Health Unit. Responsibilities include but are not limited to; providing patient unit orientation, providing the patient with the standard daily activity schedule and setting behavior expectations during the patients stay on the unit. The Technician leads group sessions to develop patient relationships. Sessions include daily goal setting and follow up with patients to track their accomplishments. The position requires the ability to establish rapport and trust with patients and the ability to offer interventions if patient situations escalate. The Technician may be required to assist with patient personal care and perform health monitoring activities.
Position Title: **Behavioral Health Tech**
Department: **Adult Psychiatric**
**Schedule:**
+ 3rd shift (11pm-7:30pm)
+ Part Time .2 (8 hours a week)
+ Rotating Weekends
+ Rotating Holidays
**General Requirements**
+ Training Preferred: Medical terminology, CNA, Previous Behavioral Health Experience
+ Special Training: Basic Life Support, CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
+ More than 2 years' experience required
**Education:**
+ High School diploma/GED or equivalent experience
Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!
Visit MercyOne Careers ( to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.
**Our Commitment**
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran

**Employment Type:**
Part time
**Shift:**
Evening Shift
**Description:**
Want to learn more about MercyOne Genesis? Click here: MercyOne Genesis | Stronger. Together. As One! ( the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Behavioral Health Tech
As a Behavioral Health Tech at MercyOne, you will participate in the provision of safe, quality patient care as delegated by the Nurse Manager. The Technician greets patients upon admission to the Behavioral Health Unit. Responsibilities include but are not limited to; providing patient unit orientation, providing the patient with the standard daily activity schedule and setting behavior expectations during the patients stay on the unit. The Technician leads group sessions to develop patient relationships. Sessions include daily goal setting and follow up with patients to track their accomplishments. The position requires the ability to establish rapport and trust with patients and the ability to offer interventions if patient situations escalate. The Technician may be required to assist with patient personal care and perform health monitoring activities.
Position Title: **Behavioral Health Tech**
Department: **Adult Psychiatric**
**Schedule:**
+ 2nd shift (3pm-11:30pm)
+ Part Time .4 (16 hours a week)
+ Rotating Weekends
+ Rotating Holidays
**General Requirements**
+ Training Preferred: Medical terminology, CNA, Previous Behavioral Health Experience
+ Special Training: Basic Life Support, CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
+ More than 2 years' experience required
**Education:**
+ High School diploma/GED or equivalent experience
Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!
Visit MercyOne Careers ( to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.
**Our Commitment**
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran

Salary: $720 / Week
Salary: $1 hourly
Amergis Healthcare is actively looking for a Behavioral Health Tech that would be interested in a 13 Week, Full-Time Contract in Harvey, IL. Additional details of the contract are below:
Position: Behavioral Health Tech
Location: Harvey, IL
Pay Rate: 21 per hour
Schedule:
Monday - Friday with rotating weekends:
+ 3x12s 7:00pm - 7:30am (Nights)
Duration : 13 weeks (possible extension)
Requirements:
· 1+ years' experience
· BLS, CPR, and CPI (preferred)
· Locked Unit experience required.
· Experience with vital signs, 4-point restraints, and de-escalation techniques required.
· MS and experience leading group therapy preferred
· Start Date: 2 weeks after accepting
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
+ 401(k) savings plan
+ Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

**Behavioral Health Tech**
**Job Details**
**Education Level**
High School Diploma, HSED or GED
**Job Category**
Health Care
**Behavioral Health Technician**
**Job Purpose:**
This is a technical position that involves the direct psychiatric care of adults with severe and persistent mental illness. This position helps provide a homelike environment, which enables residents to learn and develop coping and daily living skills as well as socialization and leisure skills.
**Essential Job Functions:**
(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.)
- Assists consumers in learning independent living skills, which are defined in the resident's Individual Service Plan. (i.e., laundry, housekeeping, cooking, time, and money management.). As well as encouraging management of symptoms through support services and education.
- Administers consumer medication in adherence with DHS 83 regulations and under the supervision of the Residential RN.
- Documents residents' daily behavior and routine in the resident daily log consistent with their Individualized Service Plan goals.
- Reports to Residential Supervisor, Residential RN, or physician any changes in client condition, behavior, and functioning.
- Complete shift duties as assigned including required shift duty documentation. Ensures that the house is always clean and complies with DHS 83 regulations.
- Train new and existing employees to the facility and residents.
- Ensures that residents maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene.
- Ensures that residents leave for their day program, job, or school appropriately groomed. Coordinate transportation as necessary.
- Ensures that nutritious community meals are planned, prepared, and served, including training residents in food preparation, serving, and storage. Participates in storing weekly grocery delivery in adherence with DHS 83 regulations.
- Ensures that all physical repairs are reported to the Property Management Department.
- Practices emergency evacuation procedures and performs fire alarm system checks with residents and documents these drills.
- Attends required initial and annual CBRF trainings and can successfully pass competency testing.
- Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service training seminars and conferences as required.
- Reports for work on time and adheres to CFI Attendance Policy.
- Reports for work at group homes that are not their home location, if properly trained, for emergency staffing needs.
- Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures and DHS 83 rules.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English, both orally and in writing is required. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in Spanish, both orally and in writing is desirable.
- Other duties as assigned.
**Qualifications**
**Required Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure and Credentials:** _(Where appropriate, education and/or experience may be substituted)_
**Minimum Required Education:** High School Diploma/GED preferred.
**Minimum Required Experience:** Minimum of 1 year experience with adults with severe and persistent mental illness.
**Required License - Certification - Registration** : N/A
**Travel Type:** None
**Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:**
+ Must be able to function with minimum supervision.
+ Professional workplace appearance and conduct; friendliness and courtesy to consumers, coworkers and vendors.
+ Effectively communicates and develops good working relationships with co-workers.
+ Reliability in reporting to work regularly and on time.
+ Must be able to communicate complex thoughts and instructions both in writing and verbally.
+ Must possess good communication, listening, writing and organizational skills.
+ Must complete CBRF training program as outlined by DHS 83.
+ Must be able to use appliances such as stove, microwave, washer/dryer, etc.
+ Must be able to read the label on medicine bottles and understand the directions on the labels.
+ Must be able to clean up bloody/body fluid spills in accordance with OSHA and agency policies.
+ Must be able to evacuate residents in two minutes or less and assist residents in evacuation as dictated by DHS 83.
**Physical Requirements, Visual Acuity, and Work Conditions:**
**Physical Requirements** : On occasion must be able to push/pull/lift/move objects weighing at least 50 pounds. Ability to stand for long periods of time. Ability to perform well in a fast-paced work environment.
**Visual Acuity** : The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal.
**Working Conditions** : Work is performed largely in a group home setting. Group homes are open 24 hours per day 7 days a week. This position may work in a variety of indoor and outdoor work environments which may include various outdoor weather conditions, loud noises, fluctuating temperatures, and the occasional use of stairs. Hours of work will vary and will be set in conjunction with the designated supervisor. Management has a right to move staff to a group home that is not their home location, if they are properly trained, for emergency staffing needs.

_Behavioral Health Tech_
_Position Type: Full Time Night Shift_
_Benefits:_
+ _Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)_
+ _401(k) with matching_
+ _Educational Assistance_
+ _Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package._
**Job Summary**
The Behavioral Health Technician provides direct patient care and support in a behavioral health setting, assisting in the implementation of treatment plans, monitoring patient behavior, and ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment. This role works under the supervision of licensed healthcare professionals, providing emotional support, crisis intervention, and assistance with daily activities for individuals experiencing mental health or substance use disorders. The Behavioral Health Technician adheres to safety protocols, regulatory standards, and confidentiality guidelines while fostering a compassionate and structured care environment.
**Essential Functions**
+ Provides direct patient care, assisting with daily activities, therapeutic interventions, and monitoring patient behavior, emotional state, and safety needs (every 15 minutes).
+ Observes, documents, and reports patient behaviors, responses to interventions, and any changes in mental or physical status to the healthcare team.
+ Assists in implementing individualized treatment plans under the direction of behavioral health professionals, ensuring compliance with prescribed therapies and interventions.
+ Engages patients in structured activities and therapeutic programming, encouraging participation in group discussions, skill-building exercises, and coping strategies.
+ Responds effectively to crisis situations, de-escalating conflicts and implementing safety interventions in accordance with facility protocols.
+ Ensures a safe and therapeutic environment by following established safety procedures, conducting room checks, and preventing elopement or self-harm incidents.
+ Assists with vital signs monitoring, specimen collection, and documentation of clinical data as required by facility guidelines.
+ Collaborates with nurses, therapists, and other healthcare providers to support patient progress and address behavioral or medical concerns.
+ Adheres to HIPAA, patient confidentiality, and professional boundaries, ensuring respectful and ethical interactions with all individuals.
+ Educates patients on healthy coping mechanisms, emotional regulation, and daily living skills to promote recovery and independence.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
+ Complies with all policies and standards.
**Qualifications**
+ 0-2 years of experience in a behavioral health, mental health, or healthcare setting required
+ Experience working with patients with psychiatric disorders, developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders preferred
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
+ Understanding of mental health disorders, crisis intervention techniques, and therapeutic approaches.
+ Strong observation and documentation skills to accurately report patient behavior and responses to interventions.
+ Ability to remain calm and professional in high-stress situations, using effective de-escalation and conflict-resolution skills.
+ Strong interpersonal skills to engage, motivate, and support individuals with behavioral health needs.
+ Knowledge of safety protocols, infection control practices, and patient rights regulations.
+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
**Licenses and Certifications**
+ CPI - Nonviolent Crisis Prevention & Intervention Training required
+ BCLS - Basic Life Support obtained within 30 days of hire required
+ Certified Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT) preferred
Equal Employment Opportunity
This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.

**Our promise to you:**
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that **together** we are even better.
**Schedule:** Days; PRN as needed
**Location:** AdventHealth GlenOaks Therapeutic School Pheasant Ridge Campus 43 E. Stevenson Drive, Glendale Heights, IL
**The role you'll contribute:**
Provides direct behavioral health care in a school setting, grades 3 through 12 and transitional program for ages 17-21
**The value you'll bring to the team:**
Assists students with performing activities of daily living.
Provides or assists with providing direct care, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic interventions.
Observes and records behavior and activities. Reports any changes in condition and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned students
Qualifications
**The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:**
**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:**
Bachelor's degree required.
**LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:**
One of the following required:
o Paraprofessional cert, Type 73 license
o Teachers Cert, LBS I
o Sub Teaching Cert
o Prof Educator license through the ILSBE
o LPC, LCPC, LSW or LCSW from the IDFPR.
BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
**LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION PREFERRED:**
Certification specializing in Crisis Prevention credentialed from the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI).
Nurse Aide credentialed from the Illinois Department of Public Health
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
**Category:** Behavioral
**Organization:** UChicago Medicine AdventHealth GlenOaks
**Schedule:** Per Diem
**Shift:** 1 - Day
**Req ID:**
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.

**It's more than a career, it's a calling**
OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital Midwest
**Worker Type:**
PRN
**Job Highlights:**
· Department: Geriatric Unit
· Schedule: PRN, Night
· Starting Pay: $16.55· Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
· Location: St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest City
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. 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, 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 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:**
Night Shift (United States of America)
**Job Type:**
Employee
**Department:**
GEROPSYCH
**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**
**Benefits:**
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 ( 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. (

**It's more than a career, it's a calling**
OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital Midwest
**Worker Type:**
Regular
**Job Highlights:**
· Department: Adult Unit
· Sign On Bonus: $3,000
· Schedule: Full Time, Night Shift, 7pm - 7am
· Starting Pay: $16.55· Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
· Location: St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest City
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. 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.
**Sign on bonuses are for external qualified candidates. Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter to see what options are available for you.
**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:**
Night Shift (United States of America)
**Job Type:**
Employee
**Department:**
Adult 1 West Beh Health
**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**
36
**Benefits:**
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 ( 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. (

**It's more than a career, it's a calling**
OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
**Worker Type:**
Regular
**Job Highlights:**
· Department: ACCENTs
· Sign On Bonus: $3,000
· Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, 7am - 7pm
· Starting Pay: $16.55· Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
· Location: At. Anthony Hospital - OKC
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. 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, we believe you deserve the flexibility to work a schedule that fits your life and to get paid when you need it.
**Sign on bonuses are for external qualified candidates. Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter to see what options are available for you.
**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:**
Human Restorations
**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**
36
**Benefits:**
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 ( 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. (