Mental Health Technician/CNA

Family & Children's Service•Tulsa, OK

51d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

Have passion for helping others and personal or family experience with mental health? Now hiring remarkable people who want to connect with others and make a difference with the work you do everyday! We provide the training, you provide the passion. Our Mental Health Technicians work on a multi-disciplinary team to provide assistance for severely mentally ill patients in a psychiatric unit. Mental Health Technicians also help with therapeutic group activities; food services; charting patient observations; and providing a clean, safe and caring environment. Mental health technicians work 12 hour shifts, 3 days on/ 4 days off, with one swing shift per month. Because patients/clients need care 24 hours a day, scheduled work hours include weekends and some holidays. Mental health technicians spend most of their time on their feet working with clients of varying acuity. Our mental health technicians work in a clean and secure facility, use electronic charting and provide care to clients in a compassionate and helpful way. Our CrisisCare Center has full security at all times and is in a convenient downtown Tulsa location. Family & Children's Services works to heal hurting and abused children, strengthen families, and provide hope and a path to recovery for those battling mental illness and addiction. You will be working in an innovative and dynamic environment using a new transformative model of care Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). This model is characterized by innovative, team-based approach and whole person care for adults and children with a range of complex mental health and substance use challenges. Utilizing multi-disciplinary teams, staff work collaboratively to provide a coordinated effort to enhance client recovery. Robust CCBHC services often result in better client outcomes and quality of care due to: Increased access to care and crisis services Expanded traditional community mental health and substance use services. Added Care Coordination and physical health screening for mental health clients Greater access to Social Services for clients' economic and social needs Increased specialized services for veterans, those most in need, and those impacted by the opioid crisis.

Requirements

Candidate must be 21 years of age or older in this direct service position as a Mental Health Technician.
Candidate must possess a valid Driver's License.
Ability to establish supportive, trusting relationships with persons with severe mental illness and/or serious addiction disorders.
Desire to talk to clients and connect with people in a compassionate way to aid recovery.
Ability to respect client rights.
Familiar with MS Office programs.
Must be able to lift and/or maneuver a minimum of 50 pounds.
This position requires frequent repetitive motions to include but not limited to: bending, stooping, twisting, squatting, reaching, pulling, pushing and maintaining balance.
Must be able to stand and/or walk for a minimum of 8 hours at a time during each shift.
Must be able to pass Therapeutic Options training and CPR.