Job description
Job Posting Title
Mental Health Technician
Agency
452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.
Supervisory Organization
NW Center for Behavioral Health
Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
Mental Health Tech I $29,328.20 Annually / $14.10 Hourly
Mental Health Tech II $31,799.00 Annually / $15.29 Hourly
Mental Health Tech III $34,517.00 Annually / $16.59 Hourly
Extra $.43/hour for working evenings and nights
Extra $.75/hour for working weekends
Extra $1/hour for working on an inpatient or crisis unit
Job Description
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.
Northwest Center for Behavioral Health is recruiting for compassionate, dedicated individuals at our Fort Supply Acute Care Unit! Help us make a difference in the lives of all Oklahomans.
Basic Purpose
Under close supervision, this position provides non-professional direct or indirect care for consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient, outpatient, or residential care 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.
Typical Functions
- Assists consumers in activities of daily living; develops and manages group activities to promote recovery and wellness.
- Provides or assists with providing direct patient care and therapeutic interventions based on patient care assignments from RN.
- Performs direct nursing tasks including taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living and hygiene needs, and obtaining certain lab specimens.
- Observes and records patient behavior and activities. Reports any changes in condition and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
- Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients.
- Monitors patients to ensure safety, including but not limited to rounding, environmental and safety checks.
- Utilize appropriate decision-making related to treatment of consumers of mental health and/or substance abuse services, including but not limited to identifying relevant behaviors/activities, and managing group dynamics.
- Provides culturally competent support and trauma-informed care in order to maintain a safe, respectful and therapeutic environment.
- Supports the department and facility in reducing incidents of seclusion and restraint.
- Escorts consumers to and from various destinations, to include court and medical appointments, meal breaks, recreation, etc. ensuring staff and consumer safety.
- Orders, receives and stores supplies and performs basic clerical functions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
MHT I - No experience or education is required.
MHT II - One year of experience in providing behavioral health patient care.
MHT III - Two years of experience in providing behavioral health patient care.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies
Required at this level consist of those identified in Level II plus knowledge of public health services available to the community. Ability is also required to judge a situation accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
This position provides care to a vulnerable population which requires employees to adhere to all applicable laws, rules and regulations, including but not limited to consumer rights regulations, confidentiality laws, and accreditation requirements associated with this position and field. As such, incumbents should be proactive, detail-oriented, and diligent with protecting consumer information, and possess the ability to understand all laws and regulations regarding consumer rights.
Incumbent must demonstrate honesty and integrity in their actions and communications regarding issues impacting the organization. Incumbents must demonstrate a commitment to serving the citizens of Oklahoma, including, but not limited to demonstrating compassion in their care of ODMHSAS consumers, focus on achieving positive treatment outcomes, responsible fiscal management, and support for the ODMHSAS mission to serve individuals and families impacted by mental illness and addiction.
ODMHSAS Core Competencies:
- Respect: Treats consumers, stakeholders and fellow employees with dignity and respect. Relates to work and people in ways that value differences in others. Encourages and supports diversity of thought and perspective.
- Integrity: Is honest and respectful in interactions with others and takes responsibility to make ethical choices in all aspects of job performance. Seeks guidance when needed.
- Responsibility: Employees are personally responsible for meeting commitments and achieving results. Works to improve individuals and organizational performance and presents a positive organizational image.
- Compassion: We recognize that it takes courage to seek help for mental illness and addiction, and we provide constant, respectful support in one’s journey to recovery.
- Public Service: Our mission is to help people, reunite families, and build healthy communities. We strive to provide impactful services to consumers, customers, colleagues and communities.
Special Requirements
May require the possession of a valid U.S. driver’s license at the time of appointment.
Willing to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position.
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.
Great Reasons to Work with Us! ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include:
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Generous state paid benefit allowance – Employees are given a specific amount each paycheck to help pay for insurance premiums!
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A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
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Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care.
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Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
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11 paid holidays
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15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
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Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
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Student Loan Repayment Options
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Longevity Bonus for years of service
Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.
About us: Interested in joining one of the best state agencies in Oklahoma? 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 complete mental health and substance abuse services for the individuals of Northwest Oklahoma in our outpatient offices, residential substance abuse program and our inpatient psychiatric unit.
Special Requirements:
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Applicant must be able to pass an OSBI background.
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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.
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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.
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(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.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Opportunity Employment
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.
Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.
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