Mental Health Technician

State-of-Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension/retirement plan

Holiday pay

Vacation & sick leave

Longevity bonus

Student loan repayment options

Job summary

Children's Recovery Center of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma, seeks Mental Health Technicians to support behavioral health patients in an inpatient setting. You will assist in direct and indirect care, promote safety, and engage patients in therapeutic activities to support wellness.

The role offers eight-hour evening and night shifts with differential pay and a comprehensive benefits package as part of ODMHSAS. Candidates must be at least 21 and meet physical requirements.

Qualifications

• MHT I: No experience or education is required.
• MHT II: One year of experience in providing behavioral health patient care.
• MHT III: Two years of experience in providing behavioral health patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect care to patients in a behavioral health setting, individually and in groups.
• Participate in de-escalation efforts to keep patients safe and attended to.
• Demonstrate problem-solving, decision-making, and coping skills as a positive role model for patients.
• Assist with recreational and therapeutic activities to promote mental and emotional well-being.

Skills

Direct care

Safety awareness

Role modelling

Therapeutic activities

Job description

Job Posting TitleMental Health TechnicianAgency452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.Supervisory OrganizationCRC - Direct Care StaffJob Posting End DateRefer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)Full/Part-TimeFull timeJob TypeRegularCompensationJob Type/Salary:Full Time Positions Available8-hour evening, and night shifts (depending on facilities current needs).MHT I: Annual Salary is $29,328.20+/year, ($14.10 hr.) plus shift differentials and benefits pay!MHT II: Annual Salary is $31,799.00/year, ($15.29 hr.) plus shift differentials and benefits pay!MHT III: Annual Salary is $34,517.00+/year, ($16.59 hr.) plus shift differentials and benefits pay!FLSA Status: Non-ExemptJob DescriptionWe are seeking a dedicated Mental Health Technicians to join our team and support patients of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting. Under close supervision, this position will play an integral role in providing direct and indirect care to individuals in need of behavioral health support.Position Overview: As a Mental Health Technician, you will assist in creating a safe, supportive environment for patients, ensuring that they receive the care they need while engaging in therapeutic activities. You will be instrumental in promoting wellness and safety, helping to de-escalate difficult situations, and providing guidance as a role model for patients.Key Responsibilities:Provide Direct and Indirect Care : Assist in the care of patients in a behavioral health setting, both individually and in groups.Ensure Safety and Well-Being : Participate in de-escalation efforts, ensuring that patients are kept safe and their needs are met.Role Model : Demonstrate effective problem-solving, decision-making, and coping skills to consumers.Assist with Therapeutic Activities : Help facilitate recreational and therapeutic activities designed to promote mental and emotional well-being.Job Type/Salary:Full Time Positions Available8-hour evening, and night shifts (depending on facilities current needs).MHT I: Annual Salary is $29,328.20+/year, ($14.10 hr.) plus shift differentials and benefits pay!MHT II: Annual Salary is $31,799.00/year, ($15.29 hr.) plus shift differentials and benefits pay!MHT III: Annual Salary is $34,517.00+/year, ($16.59 hr.) plus shift differentials and benefits pay!FLSA Status: Non-ExemptAdditional Compensation: Along with our great benefits we also offer addition compensation for working outside of normal business hours! Below is the list of shift differential pay that you can use to boost your hourly pay rate. You can also stack your shift differential pay. For example, working nights on the weekends earns you an extra $1.25 an hour.Evenings/Nights – extra $0.50 hr.Weekends – extra $0.75 hr.Holidays – extra $0.75 hr.Mental Health Technicians also receive an extra $1 per hour shift pay, for any shift worked! That can be stacked on top of the Evening/Weekend pay too.Minimum Qualifications and Experience:MHT I: No experience or education is required.MHT II: One year of experience in providing behavioral health patient care.MHT III: Two years of experience in providing behavioral health patient care.Possess a strong commitment to patient well-being and safety.Must believe that recovery is possible!Must be at least 21 years old.Special Requirements:Upon a conditional offer of employment, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds and able to push and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds.Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license.About the facility: Children’s Recovery Center of Oklahoma (CRC) is in Norman, Oklahoma, and serves all 77 counties in Oklahoma as the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) treatment center for young people ages 12 to 17. CRC provides community crisis stabilization and residential treatment for substance abuse and co-occurring mental health and trauma related conditions.Great Reasons to Work for Us:ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include:Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiumsA wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitationsFlexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent careEmployee assistance programs and health and fitness programs11 paid holidays15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first yearRetirement Savings Plan with a generous company matchLongevity Bonus for years of serviceStudent Loan repayment optionsTraining opportunities for CEU requirementsDrug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Pre-placement Testing: Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result.THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME.Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.An Equal Opportunity Employer.Equal Opportunity EmploymentThe State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information:Agency Contact