Mental Health Technician Sr - PRN

INTEGRIS Health•Spencer, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

INTEGRIS Health is hiring a PRN Mental Health Technician Sr at INTEGRIS Mental Health Spencer in Spencer, Oklahoma. The role provides direct care to assigned patients, supporting daily living skills and treatment goals while helping maintain their physical and emotional safety. The position reports to the Manager, with general supervision from the RN on shift. Mental Health staff must be able to assist with patient physical restraint using the identified Behavior Technique System. The technician may float to other units and may be assigned to operate a vehicle for patient transportation. The work may involve physical demands, respiratory fit testing, exposure to hazardous risks and communicable diseases, and contact with children and adolescents who may have physical or behavioral outbursts.

Requirements

At least five years of mental health work experience or a bachelor's degree in a social sciences or human relations field.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Current Oklahoma State Driver’s License and a driving record acceptable to the employer’s insurance carrier, because the role requires operating an INTEGRIS-owned or personal vehicle.
Ability to assist with physical restraint of patients using the identified Behavior Technique System.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary caregiver to assigned patients, including helping with daily living skills as needed.
Spend individual time with each assigned patient daily to help them attain treatment goals.
Document information for assigned patients.
Use accepted interventions, under the direction of the RN, Nursing Supervisor, Nurse Manager, or Director of Nursing, to address problematic patient behaviors, including therapeutic holds.
Conduct patient rounds as prescribed by unit policy and/or patient needs.
Assist with patient admission, discharge, and transportation as needed.
Drive or ride in a van when assigned and monitor patient behavior to ensure physical and emotional safety.
Assist with physical restraint of patients using the identified Behavior Technique System.