Mental health technician

Mental Health Technician I or II Northwest Center for Behavioral Health Fort Supply Campus Join a team that CARES! Here at ODMHSAS, we believe in I.

C.A.R.E. Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans.

About the Position : Under close supervision, this position provides non-professional direct or indirect care for consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient care setting.

This includes participation in de-escalation activities and assuring that consumers are kept safe. This position acts as a role model for consumers, demonstrating effective problem solving and decision-making skills and will assist in providing recreational and therapeutic activities for the consumer, transporting residents to and from medical appointments, and assuring scheduled programming is carried out.

50 / hour for working evenings and nights Extra $.75 / hour for working weekends and holiday Mental Health Technicians also receive an extra $1 per hour shift pay, for any shift worked! That can be stacked on top of the Evening / Weekend pay too.

Currently recruiting for evening shift : 3 : 30pm-2 : 00am (Evening Shift) FLSA Status is Non-Exempt. Posted : 07 / 25 / 2024 or until filled Minimum Qualifications and Experience : Possesses a strong commitment to patient well-being and safety.

Must believe that recovery is possible! Level II : I year of behavioral health patient care experience required Level III : 2 years of behavioral health patient care experience required Special Requirements : Upon a conditional offer of employment, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting / carrying 50 pounds and able to push and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds.

Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license.

Great Reasons to Work with Us : ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents.

Our benefits include : Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs 11 paid holidays 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match Longevity Bonus for years of service Student Loan repayment options Training opportunities for CEU requirements Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Preplacement Testing : Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs.

Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result. THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK.

WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME.

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Powered by JazzHR

Last updated : 2024-07-26

Salary : $17 - $75