Mental Health Technician-GMH Annex

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

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Technician works in the GMH Annex Admissions Department, supporting patients receiving behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting. Under close supervision, the technician provides direct and indirect care and helps create a safe, supportive environment where patients can engage in therapeutic activities and receive needed care. The role promotes patient wellness and safety, assists with de-escalation, and models effective problem-solving, decision-making, and coping skills. GMH Annex is a 30-bed facility in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, providing recovery-focused care for people who are pretrial defendants found incompetent to stand trial, or who have been adjudicated Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity or Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Illness. Work hours and location may vary according to business necessity. The agency requires coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week; employees may be required to work weekends and overtime. There are two openings, with listed primary work hours of 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Hourly rates are $14.10 for Level I and $15.28 for Level II. Additional pay may include $0.50 per hour for evening and night work, $0.75 per hour for weekends and holidays, and $1 per hour in shift pay, which can be combined with evening or weekend pay. This position is non-exempt and is posted until filled.

Requirements

Demonstrated commitment to patient well-being and safety.
Must believe that recovery is possible.
For Level II: one year of behavioral health patient-care experience.
After a conditional offer, must submit to a physical examination and meet the stated physical requirements: occasionally lift or carry 50 pounds and push or pull a maximum force of 25 pounds.
Must be willing and able to fulfill job-related travel normally associated with the position and have a valid driver’s license.
Applicants for safety-sensitive positions must submit to pre-employment and preplacement urinalysis drug testing; appointment is contingent on a negative result.
May be required to work weekends and overtime.

Responsibilities

Assist with direct and indirect care of patients in a behavioral health setting, individually and in groups.
Participate in de-escalation efforts and help ensure patients’ safety and well-being.
Model effective problem-solving, decision-making, and coping skills for patients.
Help facilitate recreational and therapeutic activities that promote mental and emotional well-being.

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 match.
Longevity bonus for years of service.
Student loan repayment options.
Training opportunities for CEU requirements.
Additional hourly pay for evening and night shifts, weekends and holidays, and shift work.