Inpatient Mental Health Tech – Evening/Night Shift

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Griffin Memorial Hospital in Norman, Oklahoma seeks dedicated Mental Health Technicians to support inpatient behavioral health treatment. Under close supervision, you will provide direct and indirect patient care, maintain a safe, structured environment, and support therapeutic activities.

Responsibilities include de-escalation, promoting wellness, and serving as a role model. Level I requires no education or experience; Level II requires one year of behavioral health patient care.

Qualifications

• Level I: No education or experience required.
• Level II: One year of behavioral health patient care experience required.
• Must believe that recovery is possible!

Responsibilities

• Provide Direct and Indirect Care: Support patients individually and in groups within an inpatient behavioral health setting.
• Ensure Safety and Well-Being: Participate in de-escalation strategies and help ensure a safe environment that meets patients' physical and emotional needs.
• Serve as a Role Model: Demonstrate effective problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and coping skills.
• Assist with Therapeutic Activities: Facilitate or support recreational, educational, and therapeutic activities that enhance emotional and mental wellness.

Job description

Griffin Memorial Hospital in Norman, Oklahoma seeks dedicated Mental Health Technicians to support inpatient behavioral health treatment. Under close supervision, you will provide direct and indirect patient care, maintain a safe, structured environment, and support therapeutic activities.

Responsibilities include de-escalation, promoting wellness, and serving as a role model. Level I requires no education or experience; Level II requires one year of behavioral health patient care.