Mental Health Technician (FT)- Griffin Memorial Hospital

We are seeking dedicated Mental Health Technicians to join our team and support individuals receiving behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting. Under close supervision, this role plays a key part in delivering both direct and indirect care to patients in need of behavioral health support.

About the role

As a Mental Health Technician, you will help maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment for patients. You will assist with therapeutic activities, promote wellness, and contribute to de-escalation efforts when needed. Your presence and behavior will serve as a positive example, offering guidance and encouragement to those in your care.

Responsibilities

• Provide Direct and Indirect Care: Support patients individually and in groups within an inpatient behavioral health setting.
• Ensure Safety and Well-Being: Participate in de-escalation strategies and help ensure a safe environment that meets patients’ physical and emotional needs.
• Serve as a Role Model: Demonstrate effective problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and coping skills.
• Assist with Therapeutic Activities: Facilitate or support recreational, educational, and therapeutic activities that enhance emotional and mental wellness.

Pay

• 12 Hour Shifts Available: AM (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM) or PM (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Hourly Rates:
  • Level I: $14.10 hourly
  • Level II: $15.28 hourly
• Additional Earnings:
  • Extra $0.50/hour for working evenings and nights
  • Extra $0.75/hour for working weekends and holidays
  • Extra $1 per hour shift pay for any shift worked (stackable with evening/weekend pay)
• Weekends are required
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Requirements

• Level I: No education or experience required.
• Level II: One year of behavioral health patient care experience required.
• Possesses a strong commitment to patient well-being and safety.
• Must believe that recovery is possible.

Special Requirements

• Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants must submit to a physical examination and meet the 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 have a valid driver’s license.
• Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Preplacement Testing: Applicants for safety-sensitive positions must submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment is contingent upon a negative drug test result.
• Coverage is required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Work hours and location may vary depending on business necessity. Employees may be required to work weekends and overtime.

Benefits

• Generous health insurance plus a 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.

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 inpatient hospital care for those in need of mental health and substance abuse services.