Mental Health Technician

UHS•Oklahoma City, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) provides direct care and supervision for residents, assures residents are kept safe, learn and practice appropriate hygiene and self-help skills, and are aware of rules and expectations. MHT's act as a role model for residents, demonstrating effective problem solving and decision-making skills. Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior. Assist in providing recreational and therapeutic activities for the residents, transporting residents to and from medical appointments, and assuring scheduled programming is carried out. Perform duties as assigned in accordance with the ANA Standards of Practice for Psychiatric Mental Health Care, and facility mission, values, policies, and behavioral standards. Mental Health Technicians report to the Milieu Manager under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must be able to work 8 hours day, standing and walking for prolonged periods
Successfully complete a drug test
Successfully pass a national background check
Must possess valid Drivers License
Physical agility to manage patients
Ability to push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds.
Strong Computer skills
Excellent Communication skills
Strong Leadership skills
Dependable, empathetic, compassionate and reliable

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field preferred
Six (6) months to one (1) year of experience working with a psychiatric in-patient population preferred
Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior
Potential for exposure to communicable diseases, blood/body fluids and other hazardous waste

Responsibilities

Provides direct care and supervision for residents.
Assures residents are kept safe.
Helps residents learn and practice appropriate hygiene and self-help skills.
Ensures residents are aware of rules and expectations.
Acts as a role model for residents, demonstrating effective problem solving and decision-making skills.
Assists in providing recreational and therapeutic activities for the residents.
Transports residents to and from medical appointments.
Assures scheduled programming is carried out.
Performs duties as assigned in accordance with the ANA Standards of Practice for Psychiatric Mental Health Care, and facility mission, values, policies, and behavioral standards.