Mental Health Technician - Fort Supply

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.; Fort Supply (OK); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit allowance

Health plans

FSAs

Employee assistance

Job summary

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV. seeks a Mental Health Technician for the Fort Supply Agency on the night shift (7:30 pm–8:00 am). The role is non-exempt, full-time, with a base salary plus shift bonuses and weekend/holiday incentives.

Responsibilities include direct/in-direct patient care, de-escalation, and supporting daily living activities in an inpatient setting. Experience levels vary by MHT I–III, with increases for additional duties and unit type.

Qualifications

• MHT I: No experience or education required.
• MHT II: One year of patient care experience.
• MHT III: Two years of patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-professional direct or indirect care for behavioral health patients in an inpatient setting.
• Assist in de-escalation and ensure patient safety and activities of daily living.

Skills

MHT I

MHT II

MHT III

Job description

Mental Health Technician - Fort Supply Agency

Job Details

Job Title: Mental Health Technician - Fort Supply Agency 452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Supervisory Organization: NW Center for Behavioral Health

Job Posting End Date: Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank):

Full/Part-Time: Full time

Job Type: Regular

Hours & Shifts

Evenings - Overnight 7:30 pm - 08:00 am

Primary Working Hours are NOC SHIFT 7:30 pm - 08:00 am

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Compensation

• MHT I $29,328.20 / $14.10/hour
• MHT II $31,799.00 / $15.29/hour
• MHT III $34,517.00 / $16.59/hour

Extra $.50/hour for working evenings and nights - Extra pay for overnight hours!

Extra $.75/hour for working weekends and holidays

Extra $1/hour for working on an inpatient or crisis unit

Shift differentials can boost your hourly pay rate, and you can stack them! Working a weekend night would earn you an extra $2.18/ hour!

Full Compensation Range of $39,327.00 - $57,537.00. Compensation range to include base salary, retirement and benefits allowance - dependent on the number of covered dependents!

Job Description

Our Mental Health Technician (MHT) under close supervision, provides non-professional direct or indirect care for consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient care setting. This includes participation in de-escalation activities and assuring that consumers are kept safe along with activities of daily living. This position works as a role model for consumers, demonstrating effective problem solving and decision-making skills and will assist in providing recreational and therapeutic activities for the consumer. Join our dedicated team!!!

Qualifications

• MHT I: No experience or education is required.
• MHT II: Education and Experience required at this level consists of one year of experience in providing patient care.
• MHT III: Education and Experience required at this level consists of two years of experience in providing patient.
• Possesses a strong commitment to patient well-being and believes that recovery is possible!
• Preference may be given to CNA certified applicants

Benefits

• Generous state paid benefit allowance – Employees are given a specific amount each paycheck to help pay for insurance premiums!
• A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care.
• Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
• 11 paid holidays
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
• Student Loan Repayment Options
• Longevity Bonus for years of service
• Join a Team that CARES! At ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. - Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
• Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans.

Special Requirements

• Applicant must be able to pass an OSBI background.
• Applicant 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.
• 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 (if Required).
• Applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds and be able to pull a maximum force of 25 pounds.

Work Conditions

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.

Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Free Workplace

Equal Opportunity

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.