Mental Health Technician
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Okgov · Cleveland CountyPart-timeOn-siteToday
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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.
- Job Type/Salary:
- Full Time Positions Available
- 8-hour day, evening, and night shifts (depending on facilities current needs).
- MHT I: Annual Salary is $29,328.20+/year, ($14.10 hr.) plus shift differentials and benefits pay!
- MHT II: Annual Salary is $31,799.00/year, ($15.29 hr.) plus shift differentials and benefits pay!
- MHT III: Annual Salary is $34,517.00+/year, ($16.59 hr.) plus shift differentials and benefits pay!
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
- Evenings/Nights - extra $0.50 hr.
- Weekends - extra $0.75 hr.
- Holidays - extra $0.75 hr.
- Mental Health Technicians also receive an extra $1 per hour shift pay, for any shift worked! That can be stacked on top of the Evening/Weekend pay too.
- Minimum Qualifications 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.
- Possess a strong commitment to patient well-being and safety.
- Must believe that recovery is possible!
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Special Requirements:
- 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.
- Applicants 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.
- Great Reasons to Work for Us:
- ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. 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
Benefits
Job Type/Salary:Full Time Positions Available8-hour day, evening, and night shifts (depending on facilities current needs).MHT I: Annual Salary is $29,328.20+/year, ($14.10 hr.) plus shift differentials and benefits pay!MHT II: Annual Salary is $31,799.00/year, ($15.29 hr.) plus shift differentials and benefits pay!MHT III: Annual Salary is $34,517.00+/year, ($16.59 hr.) plus shift differentials and benefits pay!FLSA Status: Non-ExemptJob DescriptionHealth insuranceVision insurancePaid time offFlexible schedule
Additional Information
Job Posting Title Mental Health Technician Agency 452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV. Supervisory Organization CRC - Direct Care Staff 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
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