Mental Health Technician - Fort Supply
About The Position
Our Mental Health Technician (MHT) under close supervision, provides non-professional direct or indirect care for consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient care setting. This includes participation in de-escalation activities and assuring that consumers are kept safe. This position works 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. Our MHT verify the location of our consumers every 15 minutes, monitor their responses to medications and record patient information in electronic medical records. Join our dedicated team and help keep our facilities save during the overnight hours!
Requirements
- MHT I: No experience or education is required.
- MHT II: One year of experience in providing patient care.
- MHT III: Two years of experience in providing patient care.
- Possesses a strong commitment to patient well-being and believes that recovery is possible!
- Must be able to pass an OSBI background.
- 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, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs.
- Must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds and be able to pull a maximum force of 25 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- CNA certified applicants
Responsibilities
- Provide non-professional direct or indirect care for consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient care 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.
- Verify the location of consumers every 15 minutes.
- Monitor consumer responses to medications.
- Record patient information in electronic medical records.
Benefits
- Generous state paid benefit allowance
- 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
- 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
- Student Loan Repayment Options
- Longevity Bonus for years of service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
