Mental Health Technician

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

Job summary

okgov in Oklahoma is seeking Mental Health Technicians to join a highly skilled multi-discipline team serving high-risk individuals in a state facility. This role supports the treatment team by providing direct care, monitoring progress toward goals, and facilitating recovery and social skills groups.

Starting salary is $29,328.20 with shift differentials; day and night shifts are available. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with required physical abilities and a commitment to safety and

Qualifications

• No experience or education required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to consumers of behavioral health treatment in inpatient, outpatient or residential settings.
• Monitor recovery progress toward treatment goals and participate in de-escalation activities.
• Participate in recovery, wellness and social skills groups.
• Develop and manage other group activities as part of the treatment team.

Job description

Mental Health Technician

Agency

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Job Posting End Date

Refer 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.

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

• MHT I - $14.100096 / $29,328.20
• MHT II - $15.287981 / $31,799.00
• MHT III - $16.594712 / $34,517.00

Job Description

Change lives and come join a highly skilled multi-discipline team of professionals providing care to high-risk individuals in a state facility located in the heart of the metro area. The Oklahoma County Crisis Intervention Center (OCCIC) is looking for friendly, hard- working Mental Health Technicians to join their team!

This position works as a part of the treatment team by developing and maintaining a supportive relationship with consumers to address strengths, goals and barriers to recovery. This includes performing duties such as providing direct care to consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient, outpatient or residential care setting, monitoring recovery progress toward treatment goals, de-escalation activities, participation in recovery, wellness, and social skills groups, and developing and managing other group activities.

Job Type/Salary

Full-time

Starting Salary is $29,328.20 plus shift differentials and benefit allowance!

Currently hiring for day and night shift!

Potential to earn extra $$

• Extra $.43/hour for working evenings and nights
• Extra $.75/hour for working weekends
• Extra $1/hour for working on an inpatient or crisis unit

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• No experience or education required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

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.

Why Join Us

• Generous Benefits: Annual base salary is $29,328.20 - $34,517 depending on experience, plus a generous benefits allowance.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Ample Time Off: 11 paid holidays, 15 days of vacation, and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
• Retirement Savings Plan: With a generous company match to help secure your future.
• Employee Assistance Program: Support when you need it.
• Longevity Bonuses: For years of dedicated service.
• Training Opportunities: Continuous learning and development for CEU requirements.
• Drug 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 Employment

The 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.