Mental Health Technician I or II Admissions

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services seeks dedicated Mental Health Technicians to support behavioral health patients in an inpatient setting. This role involves providing both direct and indirect care, ensuring patient safety and well-being, and assisting in therapeutic activities. Ideal candidates will possess a significant commitment to recovery and patient support while maintaining effective coping and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Generous state paid benefit allowance

Wide choice of health insurance plans

Flexible spending accounts for healthcare expenses

Employee assistance programs

11 paid holidays

15 days of vacation and sick leave first year

Retirement Savings Plan with matching

Longevity Bonus for years of service

Student Loan repayment options

Training opportunities for CEU requirements

Qualifications

• 1 year of behavioral health patient care experience required for Level II.
• Strong commitment to patient well-being and safety emphasized.
• Ability to demonstrate effective problem-solving as a role model.

Responsibilities

• Provide Direct and Indirect Care to patients.
• Ensure Safety and Well-Being through de-escalation efforts.
• Assist with Therapeutic Activities for promoting mental health.

Skills

Commitment to patient well-being

Problem-solving skills

Decision-making skills

Coping skills

Job description

We 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. This is in our Admissions Department.

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:

• 8 hour shifts- Effective 07/01/2025 shifts will be 12 hours.
• Hourly Rates:
  • Level I:$14.10 hourly
  • Level II:$15.28 hourly
• Potential to earn extra $$:
  • Extra $.50/hour for working evenings and nights
  • Extra $.75/hour for working weekends and holiday
  • 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.
• Primary Working Hours: 6:30a-3p (Day Shift), 2:30p -11p (Evening Shift) or 10:30p – 7a (Overnight)
• FLSA Status is Non-Exempt.
• Posted:until filled

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Possesses a strong commitment to patient well-being and safety.
• Must believethat recovery is possible!
• Level II:I year of behavioral health patient care experience required

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.

Great Reasons to Work with 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 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
• Longevity Bonus for years of service
• Student Loan repayment options
• Training opportunities for CEU requirements

About us:

About Us: Griffin Memorial Hospital (GMH) is located in Norman, Oklahoma, and serves all 77 counties in Oklahoma as a Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) treatment center for adults. Griffin Memorial Hospital is a 120-bed acute psychiatric hospital serving persons aged 18 and over with severe mental illness and provides in-patient hospital care for those in need of mental health & substance abuse services.

Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Preplacement 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.