MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN

Brookhaven Hospital LLC • Tulsa, OK

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About The Position

Brookhaven Hospital is hiring a Mental Health Technician (MHT) to provide patient care as part of a supportive nursing team. The hospital specializes in rehabilitating adults with neurologic disorders, including acquired brain injury (ABI). The MHT works with nurses, certified nursing assistants, therapists, and other healthcare team members to support patients’ care and independence. Starting pay is $15.00 per hour, with pay commensurate with education and experience. Shift differential pay is available. Sign-on bonuses are offered: $1,000 for day and night shifts and $1,500 for evening shifts.

This role has been designated safety-sensitive under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act. The employer may refuse to hire or may discipline or discharge employees in safety-sensitive jobs who test positive for marijuana, even if they have a valid medical marijuana license. The employer is an equal opportunity employer and states that it values diversity.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of direct-care experience in a healthcare setting working with adult patients with physical or mental disabilities or rehabilitation needs.
• Ability to work rotating weekend shifts.
• Ability to pass state and federal background checks, a pre-employment physical, and a drug screen.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Ability to read, write, and process information accurately.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
• May be required to lift or push up to 65 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, therapists, and other healthcare team members to deliver comprehensive patient care.
• Assist patients with basic care activities, including bathing, grooming, toileting, and ambulation.
• Help patients with activities of daily living and support their independence.
• Accurately take and record vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiratory rate.
• Perform routine tasks such as changing bed linens, stocking supplies, and maintaining a clean and organized patient environment.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and other healthcare team members to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain accurate and current records and documentation of patient care.
• Participate in treatment group processes for patients as assigned.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients, families, staff, and visitors.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus and referral bonus available.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness plans available.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Company-paid long-term disability and optional short-term disability.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off; full-time employees earn over 18.5 hours per month.
• Holiday pay.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Shift differential pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED