Job Posting Title
Mental Health Technician - Fort Supply
Agency
452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.
Supervisory Organization
NW Center for Behavioral Health
Job Posting End Date
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is 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
Level I: $14.10 hourly
Level II: $15.28 hourly
Level III: $16.29 hourly
Job Description
Northwest Center for Behavioral Health, Fort Supply
We are seeking dedicated Mental Health Technicians to join our team and support patients of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting. Under close supervision, this position will play an integral role in providing direct and indirect care to individuals in need of behavioral health support.
Position Overview: As a Mental Health Technician, you will assist in creating a safe, supportive environment for patients, ensuring that they receive the care they need while engaging in therapeutic activities. You will be instrumental in promoting wellness and safety, helping to de-escalate difficult situations, and providing guidance as a role model for patients.
Job Type/Salary:
Primary Working hours are 10 hour shifts - nights!
Work 4 days a week - perfect for night owls!
Shifts available- NOC 09:30 p.m. to 08:00 a.m. or EVE 03:30 p.m. - 02:00 a.m.
FLSA status Non-exempt
Multiple Openings
Posted until filled
This position is located in Fort Supply Oklahoma.
Hourly pay rate: Level I - $15.10 , Level II - $16.28, Level III - $17.59
(this includes a $1.00/hour differential when working in a direct care setting!)
Additional $0.50/hr shift differential when working evening or nights and $0.75/hr shift differential for working weekends and holidays!
A Level I MHT working a holiday weekend night could earn $17.10/hr - with differentials that stack!
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
This is an entry level position. On-the-job training provided
Must possess a strong commitment to patient well-being and safety.
Must believe that recovery is possible!
Preference may be given to CNA certification.
Level II requires One year of experience providing patient care, and the Level III requires Two years of experience providing patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide Direct and Indirect Care: Assist in the care of patients in a behavioral health setting, both individually and in groups.
Ensure Safety and Well-Being: Participate in de-escalation efforts, ensuring that patients are kept safe and their needs are met.
Role Model: Demonstrate effective problem-solving, decision-making, and coping skills to consumers.
Assist with Therapeutic Activities: Help facilitate recreational and therapeutic activities designed to promote mental and emotional well-being.
Great Reasons to Work with Us:
ODMHSAS is proud to provide a robust benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Come for the mission, stay for the benefits!
Our benefits include:
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
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. 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.
Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Pre-placement Testing: 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.
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. This is a drug, alcohol and tobacco free workplace!
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.
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.
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