Mental Health Technician I, II, III

Oklahoma State Government•Tulsa, OK

1d•$15 - $18

About The Position

Mental Health Tech I, II, III 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.  We take that very seriously – because we care! About the Position : The TCBH Nursing Department is hiring for a Mental Health Technician that would provide non-professional direct care for consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpat ient 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

MHT III – Two years of experience in providing patient care
MHT II – One year of experience in providing patient care
MHT I – No experience
Applicant must be able to pass an OSBI background check.
Applicant 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.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

Provide non-professional direct care for consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting.
Participate in de-escalation activities.
Assure that consumers are kept safe.
Act as a role model for consumers, demonstrating effective problem solving and decision-making skills
Assist in providing recreational and therapeutic activities for the consumer
Transport residents to and from medical appointments
Assure scheduled programming is carried out.

Benefits

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