Mental Health Technician - Lighthouse

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; Woodward (OK); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid benefits

Health insurance plans

Flexible spending accounts

Holidays and leave

Retirement match

Student loan repayment

Longevity bonus

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services seeks Mental Health Technicians for the Lighthouse in Woodward. The role supports inpatients with daily living, safety, and therapeutic activities under supervision.

Positions include evenings/nights with shift differentials. MHT I-III levels offer progression, with base pay and overtime opportunities described. Join a compassionate, patient-centered team in Northwestern Oklahoma.

Qualifications

• Commitment to patient well-being and recovery.
• Willingness to be a role model and provide therapeutic activities.
• CNA certification may be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-professional direct or indirect care in an inpatient setting.
• Assist in de-escalation and ensure consumer safety and daily living activities.
• Participate in recreational and therapeutic activities for consumers.

Skills

Patient care

De-escalation

Compassion

Job description

Mental Health Technician - Lighthouse - Woodward

Northwest Center for Behavioral Health

is recruiting for compassionate, dedicated individuals! Help us make a difference in the lives of all Oklahomans.

About the Position:

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!!!

Job Type/Salary:

• Full-time Evenings- Overnight 8:30 pm - 07:00 am

• 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 differentialscan 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!

• Primary Working Hours are NOC SHIFT 8:30 pm - 07:00 am

• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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

Great Reasons to Work with Us!

ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefitspackagedesigned tosupport our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include:

• Generousstate paidbenefit allowance– Employees are given a specific amount each paycheck tohelp pay for insurance premiums!
• A wide choice of health insurance planswith no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
• Flexible spending accounts for health careexpenses ordependent care.
• Employee assistance programsand health and fitness programs
• 11paidholidays
• 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.We want you at Northwest Center for Behavioral Health! NCBH provides excellent treatment to all of Northwestern Oklahoma. We are licensed and Joint Commission accredited since 1974. We provide mental health and substance abuse services for the individuals of Northwest Oklahoma in our Inpatient facility in Fort Supply and our Enhanced Residential Care Facility located at Lighthouse in Woodward.

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.

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

An Equal Opportunity Employer