Mental Health Technician III, II

State of Oklahoma•Vinita, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oklahoma Forensic Center (OFC), located in Vinita, Oklahoma, is a secure inpatient forensic facility providing jail competency services for the State of Oklahoma. The facility operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and has 268 beds for consumers 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. The role includes participating in de-escalation activities, helping keep consumers safe, assisting with activities of daily living, taking vital signs, observing and recording patient behavior and activities, and establishing therapeutic relationships. Technicians monitor and assist consumers within the facility, transport them to appointments—including off-grounds appointments when needed—and perform other duties as assigned. The posting covers Level II and Level III positions. The hourly rate is $21.63 for Level II and $24.03 for Level III, with shift differential when applicable. Primary working hours are 6:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m. The positions are full-time, regular, and non-exempt. Work hours and location may vary according to business necessity; the agency requires coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and employees may be required to work weekends and overtime.

Requirements

Level II: 1 year of patient care experience.
Level III: 2 years of patient care experience.
Must be able to pass an OSBI background check.
Must be willing and able to fulfill job-related travel normally associated with the position and have a valid driver's license.
Upon a conditional offer, must submit to a physical examination and meet the requirements of occasionally lifting and carrying 50 pounds and pushing and pulling a maximum force of 25 pounds.
For safety-sensitive positions, must submit to pre-employment and pre-placement urinalysis drug testing; 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 ensure consumers are safe.
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 appointments when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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 and 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.
Shift differential when applicable.