Mental Health Detox Technician - Intake & Support

GRAND Mental Health; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

GRAND Mental Health in Tulsa, OK seeks a full-time, non-exempt staff member to support intake, supervision, meal service, and daily unit operations. The role emphasizes confidentiality, professional conduct, and cooperation with clients and staff.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, with preference for experience in a mental health setting. A valid Oklahoma driver’s license may be required; physical duties include lifting up to 50 pounds and stairs.

Qualifications

• Confidentiality guidelines per policy and 42 CFR part 2.
• Interviewing techniques and crisis intervention knowledge.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and records.

Responsibilities

• Be aware of and follow confidentiality guidelines as provided by GRAND Mental Health's policy and contained in the legal provisions of 42 CFR part 2.
• Conduct self in a professional manner in personal appearance and in the qualities presented to clients, the public, and co-workers.
• Assist and conduct intake, admission, and discharge procedures.
• Maintain unit security and assist in basic crisis intervention.
• Facilitate groups as assigned.
• Help keep unit clean.
• Serve daily meals.
• Orient new clients to unit and to the guidelines of the facility.
• Perform timely room checks.
• Perform hourly bed checks.
• Maintain an accurate “Shift Log” documenting the day’s events.
• Assist in client drug testing and documentation (collection of urine specimens and conducting breathalyzer tests).
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Monitor and document unusual client behavior and notify counselors of concerns.
• Transport clients as needed.
• Maintain client charts.
• Account for all client charts on unit.
• Build and break down charts as needed.
• Pick up and distribute client paperwork.
• Attend staffing for unit.

Skills

Confidentiality guidelines

Interviewing techniques

Crisis intervention

Basic computer skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

GRAND Mental Health in Tulsa, OK seeks a full-time, non-exempt staff member to support intake, supervision, meal service, and daily unit operations. The role emphasizes confidentiality, professional conduct, and cooperation with clients and staff.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, with preference for experience in a mental health setting. A valid Oklahoma driver’s license may be required; physical duties include lifting up to 50 pounds and stairs.