Mental Health Technician - Fort Supply
About The Position
Northwest Center for Behavioral Health is recruiting for compassionate, dedicated individuals! Help us make a difference in the lives of all Oklahomans. 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: Education and Experience required at this level consists of one year of experience in providing patient care.
- MHT III: Education and Experience required at this level consists of two years of experience in providing patient
- Possesses a strong commitment to patient well-being and believes that recovery is possible!
- Applicant must be able to pass an OSBI background.
- 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, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result.
- (if Required) Applicants 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.
- 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.
- Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Free Workplace
Nice To Haves
- Preference may be given to CNA certified applicants
Responsibilities
- Provides non-professional direct or indirect care for consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient care setting.
- Participation in de-escalation activities
- Assuring that consumers are kept safe
- Works 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 our consumers every 15 minutes
- Monitor their responses to medications
- Record patient information in electronic medical records
Benefits
- Generous state paid benefit allowance – Employees are given a specific amount each paycheck to help pay for 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
- 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
