Mental Health Therapy Technician - Oregon State Hospital Salem Campus

State of Oregon

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon State Hospital, a division of the Oregon Health Authority, has a fantastic opportunity for multiple Mental Health Therapy Technicians to join an excellent team working to help people recover from their illness and return to their lives in the community. What you will do! 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 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.

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, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.

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 and provide escort service for patients
Contribute to the general therapeutic atmosphere of the work unit

Benefits

Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.
Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
Employee benefits include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.
Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

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