Mental Health Technician I

About the role

Mental Health Technician I Join a team that CARES! Here 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 take that very seriously – because we care!

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting.
• Participate in de-escalation activities and assure that consumers are kept safe.
• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Taking vitals.
• Observing and recording patient behavior and activities.
• Establish a therapeutic relationship with consumers.
• Monitor and assist consumers within the facility to assure safety.
• Transporting consumers to appointments, off grounds if needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• No experience or education is required.
• Pass an OSBI background check.
• Valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Occasionally lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
• Able to push and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds.

Skills

• Ability to work in a high-stress environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of mental health treatment and crisis intervention.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

Level I - $16.60 per hour.

Schedule

Primary Working Hours are 6:30am-7:00pm and 6:30pm-7:00am.

Benefits

• Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Pre-placement Testing.

Reasons to Work with Us

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance programs.
• 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.

Reasonable Accommodation

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.