Bht - Behavioral Health Technician - Children S Behavioral Health Center - Days

**Position Title:** ------------------- BHT - Behavioral Health Technician - Children's Behavioral Health Center - Days (Fall 2026) **Department:** --------------- BHC Child Acute 4 South East **Job Description:** -------------------- Job Description **\*Behavioral Health Tech positions are available at levels I, II, or III, depending on experience and education. \*** ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our NEW [Pediatric Behavioral Health Center](http://www.ouhealth.com/careers/pediatric-behavioral-health-recruitment/#~29a82d6f-38a2-4e83-8713-9dbcd8c42a8e) is scheduled to open in December 2026. Candidates applying for this position should expect a start date after **September 1, 2026**. All applicants must be **21 years of age or older** and provide **two professional references** as part of the hiring process. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. * Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certificate within 30 days of hire.   **Level II Minimum Qualifications** ----------------------------------- **Education Requirements** * High School diploma or equivalent required. **Experience Requirements** * 3 or more years experience in the healthcare with at least one of the years in a mental health setting. **License/Certification/Registration Requirements** * Basic Life Support (BLS) - 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. (American association of psychiatric technicians, Registered Behavior Technician with BACB, Certified Behavioral Health Specialist (CBHS) with NPS, Certified Mental health technician with NCCB) **Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Requirements** * Ability to work with others as a team to ensure quality patient care. * Basic knowledge of computer systems. * Good interpersonal skills. * Ability to work effectively in stressful situations. * Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations. * Knowledge of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI). **Current OU Health Employees - Please click** [HERE](https://wd5.myworkday.com/oumedicine/login.htmld) **to login.** --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------