Mental Health Therapy Technician - Oregon State Hospital Salem Campus

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

10d • Onsite

About The Position

If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all. Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! – Mental Health Therapy Technician (MHTT) Under the supervision of professional staff, you will provide physical care, behavioral management, infection control and security activities. In addition, you will participate in the basic care and treatment of and provide escort service for patients and contribute to the general therapeutic atmosphere of the work unit. For a full review of the position description, please click here.

Requirements

• Eighteen months of customer service experience in crisis management, safety or mental health settings, assisting individuals in behavioral or mental health crises; OR
• A two-year associate’s degree in a related field; OR
• Any combination of education and experience that commensurate with the above requirements
• Note: A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate may take the place of six months of experience
• If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
• Candidates who are offered employment at the Oregon State Hospital must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
• OHA will use E-Verify to verify work authorization.
• If your employment eligibility depends on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet the requirements for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in the mental health field.
• Must be able to work more than 8 hours in a day and/or 40 hours in a week as required.
• May require working on-call and/or rotating schedules.
• Possess basic computer skills and be willing to learn new technologies as they are introduced into the workplace.
• Experience with adults/elderly patients in psychiatric setting preferred.
• Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical care
• Provide behavioral management
• Provide infection control
• Provide security activities
• Participate in the basic care and treatment of patients
• Provide escort service for patients
• Contribute to the general therapeutic atmosphere of the work unit

Benefits

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree