Mental Health Tech I

State of Oklahoma

41d

About The Position

Under close supervision, this position provides non-professional direct or indirect care for consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient, outpatient, or residential 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.

Requirements

Knowledge of the English language in order to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability is required to record observations and activities, to follow oral and written directions, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Basic computer skills are required.
No experience or education is required at this level.

Responsibilities

Assists consumers in activities of daily living; develops and manages group activities to promote recovery and wellness.
Provides or assists with providing direct patient care and therapeutic interventions based on patient care assignments from RN.
Performs direct nursing tasks including taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living and hygiene needs, and obtaining certain lab specimens.
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.
Monitors patients to ensure safety, including but not limited to rounding, environmental and safety checks.
Utilize appropriate decision-making related to treatment of consumers of mental health and/or substance abuse services, including but not limited to identifying relevant behaviors/activities, and managing group dynamics.
Provides culturally competent support and trauma-informed care in order to maintain a safe, respectful and therapeutic environment.
Supports the department and facility in reducing incidents of seclusion and restraint.
Escorts consumers to and from various destinations, to include court and medical appointments, meal breaks, recreation, etc. ensuring staff and consumer safety.
Orders, receives and stores supplies and performs basic clerical functions.
Performs other duties as assigned.