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BHT - Behavioral Health Technician Outpatient - Feeding Tech - Feeding Disorder - Childrens Behavioral Health Center
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What they do
A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
$35,697 / year median in Oklahoma
+21% projected growth
Job Description
BHT
- Behavioral Health Technician Outpatient
- Feeding Tech
- Feeding Disorder
- Children's Behavioral Health Center OU Health 401(k) United States, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City 700 Northeast 13th Street (Show on map) Aug 24, 2026
Position Title:
BHT- Behavioral Health Technician Outpatient
- Feeding Tech
- Feeding Disorder
Children's Behavioral Health Center Department:
BHC Disordered Feeding Program Job Description:
Shift:
Mon-Thur 12:30pm-6pm Positions supporting Oklahoma Children's OU Health Behavioral Health Center require successful completion of a fingerprint-based background check in addition to standard pre-employment requirements. Any required background check and/or fingerprint-based screening will be conducted in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Under direct supervision of the Charge RN, RN Manager and/or BH manager will utilize behavioral interventions, medical and technical skills to provide support to the patient care team. Essential Responsibilities Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. Accompanies and transports patients. Assists in identifying patients' problems, needs, and strengths. Assists in providing treatment plan to patient based on observations of patient behavior and provides input into discharge planning. Assists in restocking rooms with supplies and equipment as directed. Assists patients in carrying out activities of daily living; such as hygiene needs that can include showering and toileting. Assists with admission, discharge, and transfer process. Collects specimens as directed. Completes checks as ordered by clinical team and document immediately. Continuous monitoring of the therapeutic environment for safety concerns. Detects and identifies unsafe environmental conditions and patient behaviors. Documents patients belongings. Duties may be performed for one patient or more than one patient. Intervenes with NCI during episodes of patient aggressive and potentially violent behavior causing risk of harm to self or other patients on the unit. Keeps the patient's room in clean and orderly condition, makes beds, and replaces soiled linen. Monitors patients in clinical and medical therapies. Monitors, engages in and promotes a safe patient milieu. Participates in implementing patients' treatment plan by monitoring patients' progress and communicates information regarding patient behavior to other members of the team. Performs blood glucose monitoring. Recognizes and reports adverse reactions to neuroleptic medications including Extra Pyramidal Symptoms, Tardive Dyskinesia, and Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome. Reports symptoms and significant changes in patient's condition or behavior to RN. Responds to emergency situations related to dangerous or potentially dangerous patient behaviors. Restores and maintains a safe and secure environment by implementing measures under NCI. Takes emergency actions as required. Takes/records blood pressures, temperatures, pulse and weighs patients. Transports patients to and from various treatment areas within the hospital, when necessary, assists transporters in moving patients in and out of stretchers and wheelchairs. When assigned to one patient as a safety attendant (1:1 assignment), provides care, observes the patient and remains within 3 feet of the patient at all times with constant visual monitoring. General Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned. Level I Minimum Qualifications Education Requirements High School diploma or equivalent required. Experience Requirements 0-3 years of experience in a healthcare setting required. License/Certification/Registration Requirements Basic Life Support (BLS)- American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days of hire.
- American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days of hire Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certificate within 30 days of hire Level III Minimum Qualifications Education Requirements Associate's degree required. Experience Requirements 5 or more years of experience in a healthcare setting. License/Certification/Registration Requirements Basic Life Support (BLS)
- American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days of hire) Crisis Intervention and Patient de-escalation certificate within 30 days of hire Certification for Behavioral Health Technician upon hire.
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