Mental Health Technician III, II

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

2d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Oklahoma Forensic Center (OFC) in Vinita, Oklahoma, is a secure, 24-hour/365-day inpatient forensic facility providing jail competency services for the State of Oklahoma. Its 268 beds serve consumers found incompetent for adjudication or adjudicated Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity. The OFC 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 with consumers. Technicians monitor and assist consumers within the facility and transport them to appointments, including off-grounds transportation when needed. Other duties may be assigned. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. The stated hourly rates are $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. and 6:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m. The agency requires coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week; work hours and location may vary according to business necessity. Employees may be required to work weekends and overtime. Multiple vacancies are listed.

Requirements

Level II: 1 year of patient care experience.
Level III: 2 years of patient care experience.
Pass an OSBI background check.
Be willing and able to fulfill job-related travel normally associated with the position.
Have a valid driver's license.
Upon a conditional offer, pass 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, submit to pre-employment and pre-placement urinalysis; appointment is contingent on a negative drug test result.

Responsibilities

Participate in de-escalation activities and help assure consumer safety.
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 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 during 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.