Mental Health Technician I
About The Position
The Oklahoma Forensic Center (OFC), located in Vinita, Oklahoma, is a secure, 24-hour/365-day inpatient forensic facility that provides jail competency services for the State of Oklahoma. It has 268 beds for consumers who have been found incompetent for adjudication or adjudicated Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity. The Nursing department is hiring Mental Health Technicians to provide direct care to consumers receiving behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting. Technicians participate in de-escalation activities and help keep consumers safe; assist with activities of daily living; take vital signs; observe and record patient behavior and activities; build therapeutic relationships; monitor and assist consumers within the facility; transport consumers to appointments, including off grounds when needed; and perform other assigned duties. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with multiple vacancies. The hourly rate for Level I is $19.71, with shift differential when applicable. Primary working hours are 6:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m. The agency requires coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and work hours and location may vary depending on business necessity. Weekend work and overtime may be required.
Requirements
- No experience or education is required for Level I.
- Must be able to pass an OSBI background check.
- Must be willing and able to fulfill job-related travel normally associated with the position.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- After a conditional offer, must submit to a physical examination and meet the physical requirements of occasionally lifting or carrying 50 pounds and pushing or pulling a maximum force of 25 pounds.
- For safety-sensitive positions, must submit to pre-employment and pre-placement urinalysis drug testing after a conditional offer; appointment is contingent on a negative result.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care to consumers receiving behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting.
- Participate in de-escalation activities and help assure consumer safety.
- Assist consumers with activities of daily living.
- Take vital signs.
- Observe and record patient behavior and activities.
- Establish therapeutic relationships with consumers.
- Monitor and assist consumers within the facility to assure safety.
- Transport consumers to appointments, including off grounds when needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Generous state-paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
- Choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
- Flexible spending accounts for health care or dependent care expenses
- Employee assistance programs
- Health and fitness programs
- 11 paid holidays
- 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
