Mental Health Technician

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services•Oklahoma City, OK

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oklahoma County Crisis Intervention Center (OCCIC) is hiring Mental Health Technicians to work as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team providing care to high-risk individuals in a state facility. The position develops and maintains supportive relationships with consumers to address strengths, goals, and barriers to recovery. Duties include providing direct behavioral health care in inpatient, outpatient, or residential settings; monitoring progress toward treatment goals; supporting de-escalation; participating in recovery, wellness, and social skills groups; and developing and managing other group activities. The agency provides 24-hour, seven-day coverage. Work hours and location may vary based on business needs, and employees may be required to work weekends and overtime. Full-time positions are available at three levels: MHT I pays $29,328.20 or more annually ($14.10 per hour); MHT II pays $31,799 annually ($15.29 per hour); and MHT III pays $34,517 or more annually ($16.59 per hour). Additional shift pay includes $0.50 per hour for evenings or nights, $0.75 per hour for weekends, $0.75 per hour for holidays, and an additional $1 per hour for any shift worked. Shift differentials may be stacked. The position is classified as non-exempt. After a conditional offer, applicants must complete a physical examination and meet the stated physical requirements. Applicants for safety-sensitive positions must also undergo pre-employment and pre-placement urinalysis drug testing, with appointment contingent on a negative result. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to individuals with disabilities upon request.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to patient well-being and safety.
Believe that recovery is possible.
MHT I: No experience or education required.
MHT II: One year of experience providing behavioral health patient care.
MHT III: Two years of experience providing behavioral health patient care.
After a conditional offer, pass a physical examination and be able to occasionally lift or carry 50 pounds and push or pull a maximum force of 25 pounds.
For safety-sensitive positions, submit to urinalysis drug testing after a conditional offer; appointment is contingent on a negative result.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain supportive relationships with consumers to address strengths, goals, and barriers to recovery.
Provide direct care to consumers receiving behavioral health treatment in inpatient, outpatient, or residential settings.
Monitor consumers’ recovery progress toward treatment goals.
Participate in de-escalation activities.
Participate in recovery, wellness, and social skills groups.
Develop and manage other group activities.

Benefits

Generous 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 company match.
Longevity bonus for years of service.
Student loan repayment options.
Training opportunities for CEU requirements.
Shift differentials and additional shift pay.