Mental Health Tech

State of Oklahoma•Fort Supply, OK

About The Position

This position provides non-professional direct or indirect care for consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient, outpatient, or residential care setting. Key responsibilities include participating in de-escalation activities, ensuring consumer safety, and acting as a role model by demonstrating effective problem-solving and decision-making skills. The role also involves assisting with recreational and therapeutic activities, transporting residents to appointments, and ensuring scheduled programming is carried out. The Mental Health Technician role has three levels, distinguished by the complexity of assignments, required expertise, and the ability to monitor the work of others.

Requirements

Adhere to all applicable laws, rules and regulations, including but not limited to consumer rights regulations, confidentiality laws, and accreditation requirements associated with this position and field
Be proactive, detail-oriented, and diligent with protecting consumer information
Possess the ability to understand all laws and regulations regarding consumer rights
Demonstrate honesty and integrity in their actions and communications regarding issues impacting the organization
Demonstrate a commitment to serving the citizens of Oklahoma, including, but not limited to demonstrating compassion in their care of ODMHSAS consumers, focus on achieving positive treatment outcomes, responsible fiscal management, and support for the ODMHSAS mission to serve individuals and families impacted by mental illness and addiction
Level I: Knowledge of the English language in order to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Level I: Ability to record observations and activities
Level I: Ability to follow oral and written directions
Level I: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Level I: Basic computer skills
Level II: All requirements of Level I
Level II: Knowledge of public health services available to the community
Level II: Knowledge of record keeping
Level II: Knowledge of the techniques of interviewing
Level II: Knowledge of basic nursing practices and techniques
Level II: Knowledge of basic methods of sanitation and personal hygiene
Level II: Knowledge of medical terminology
Level II: Ability to apply basic nursing techniques
Level II: One year of experience in providing behavioral health patient care
Level III: All requirements of Level II
Level III: Knowledge of planning and organizing work assignments
Level III: Ability to monitor and direct the work of others
Level III: Ability to judge a situation accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Level III: Two years of experience in providing behavioral health patient care
May require the possession of a valid U.S. driver’s license at the time of appointment
Willing to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position
Meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds and able to push and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds

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