Mental Health Technician III, II, I

About the role

The TCBH Nursing Department is hiring for a Mental Health Technician that would provide non-professional direct care for consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting. This includes participation in de-escalation activities and assuring that consumers are kept safe. This position acts 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, transporting residents to and from medical appointments, and assuring scheduled programming is carried out.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-professional direct care for consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting.
• Participate in de-escalation activities and assure that consumers are kept safe.
• Demonstrate effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Assist in providing recreational and therapeutic activities for the consumer.
• Transport residents to and from medical appointments.
• Assure scheduled programming is carried out.

Requirements

• MHT III – Two years of experience in providing patient care
• MHT II – One year of experience in providing patient care
• MHT I – No experience required

Special Requirements

• Applicant must be able to pass an OSBI background check.
• 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, 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.

Qualifications

• Applicant must be able to pass an OSBI background check.
• 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, 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.

Skills

• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to demonstrate accountability and respect.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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 III)-$17.59
• (Level II)- $16.29
• (Level I)-$15.10

Schedule

• Primary hours: 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM, 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
• Shift differentials when applicable