Mental Health Technician Sr - Dual Diagnosis - Evenings

INTEGRIS Health; Enid (OK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

INTEGRIS Health is seeking a Mental Health Technician Sr. in Enid, Oklahoma. This role involves providing exceptional care to patients, supporting treatment goals, and ensuring safety. Candidates should have a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Enhanced benefits are offered.

Benefits

Front-loaded PTO

Employer-funded Short-Term Disability

Increased Retirement Match

Family Leave after 1 year

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Population-specific competencies required.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a primary caregiver to assigned patients.
• Documents patient information for assigned patients.
• Utilizes accepted interventions for problematic behaviors.

Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree related to social sciences

Job description

INTEGRIS Health, Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system, has a great opportunity for a MHT SR in Enid, Oklahoma. In this position, you will work with our INTEGRIS Health Meadowlake Dual Diagnosis team providing exceptional care to those who have entrusted INTEGRIS Health with their healthcare needs. If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you, apply today to learn more about our recently enhanced benefits package for all eligible caregivers, including:

• Front-loaded PTO
• Employer-funded Short-Term Disability
• Increased Retirement Match
• Family Leave after 1 year

The Mental Health Technician Sr. is a member of the treatment team under the direction of the RN or Nursing Manager. Responsibilities include actively supporting the philosophy and structure of the milieu through management and supervision of patients in a manner that is age and developmentally appropriate.

This position requires population-specific competencies and adherence to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact.

INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree related to social sciences or human relations field, or 5 years of previous mental health work experience
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English

Additional Requirements

• This job prefers, if needed, the incumbents to operate an INTEGRIS-owned vehicle OR personal vehicle (non-INTEGRIS owned) and have a current Oklahoma State Driver's License as well as a driving record acceptable to our insurance carrier.

Responsibilities

The Mental Health Technician Sr. responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Acts as a primary caregiver to assigned patients, including assisting patients with daily living skills as needed
• Spends individual time with each assigned patient daily to help attain treatment goals
• Documents patient information for assigned patients
• Utilizes accepted interventions, under the direction of the RN, Nursing Supervisor, Nurse Manager, or Director Nursing, in dealing with problematic patient behaviors (e.g., therapeutic holds)
• Makes patient rounds as prescribed by unit policy and/or patient needs
• Assists in patient admission/discharge and transportation as needed
• Rides/drives van when assigned and monitors patient behavior to ensure safety

The Sr. reports to the Manager with general supervision from the RN on shift.

Must be able to assist with physical restraint of patients, utilizing the identified Behavior Technique System.

This position may have additional physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for more information.

Potential exposure to hazards, including infections, blood and body fluids, chemicals, and risk of injury or workplace violence. Must follow universal safety precautions. May be exposed to noise, odors, chemicals, and temperature extremes. May need to work outside for extended periods and interact with children and adolescents exhibiting behavioral outbursts.

All applicants will receive consideration regardless of protected status, including veteran or disability status.