The job posting is for a Mental Health Technician in the Admissions Department at Griffin Memorial Hospital in Norman, Oklahoma. The role involves providing direct and indirect care to patients in a behavioral health setting, ensuring their safety, and facilitating therapeutic activities
Job Summary
This position will play an integral role in providing direct and indirect care to individuals in need of behavioral health support in an inpatient setting.
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.
ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents, including a generous state paid benefit allowance and retirement savings plan with a generous match.
Matching Summary
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The job posting is for a Mental Health Technician in the Admissions Department at Griffin Memorial Hospital in Norman, Oklahoma. The role involves providing direct and indirect care to patients in a behavioral health setting, ensuring their safety, and facilitating therapeutic activities.
Salary
Level I: $14.10 hourly; Level II: $15.28 hourly; Extra $.50/hour for evenings/nights; Extra $.75/hour for weekends/holidays; Extra $1 per hour shift pay; Benefits: Generous state paid benefit allowance, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, health/fitness programs, 11 paid holidays, 15 vacation days, 15 sick leave days, retirement savings plan, longevity bonus, student loan repayment options.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Direct and indirect patient care
Behavioral health setting
De-escalation efforts
Role model for patients
Facilitate therapeutic activities
Nice-to-have
Commitment to patient well-being
Belief in recovery is possible
Problem-solving skills
Decision-making skills
Coping skills
Key Requirements
1 year behavioral health patient care experience (Level II)