Mental Health Technician I

Oklahoma State Government

Vinita, OK, US
Hourly rate: level i-$16.60; shift differential wh...
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Direct care for consumers
Inpatient behavioral health setting
De-escalation activities
** The Oklahoma State Government is seeking a Mental Health Technician I to provide direct care to patients in an inpatient setting at the Oklahoma Forensic Center in Vinita, OK. This full-time role emphasizes integrity, compassion, and the provision of safe, therapeutic environments for individuals receiving behavioral health treatment. **

Job Summary

  • The Oklahoma Forensic Center provides jail competency services for the State of Oklahoma in a secure inpatient forensic facility.
  • Mental Health Technicians will provide direct care, assist with daily living, monitor patients, and establish therapeutic relationships.
  • Benefits include a generous state paid benefit allowance, health insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a retirement savings plan.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The Oklahoma State Government is seeking a Mental Health Technician I to provide direct care to patients in an inpatient setting at the Oklahoma Forensic Center in Vinita, OK. This full-time role emphasizes integrity, compassion, and the provision of safe, therapeutic environments for individuals receiving behavioral health treatment. **

Salary

Hourly rate: Level I-$16.60; Shift differential when applicable; Benefits: Generous state paid benefit allowance, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, 11 paid holidays, 15 days vacation and sick leave, retirement savings plan, longevity bonus, student loan repayment options.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • direct care for consumers
  • inpatient behavioral health setting
  • de-escalation activities
  • observe and record patient behavior
  • establish therapeutic relationship

Nice-to-have

  • team that CARES
  • promote healthy communities
  • highest quality care

Key Requirements

  • No experience or education required for Level I
  • Must pass OSBI background check
  • Valid driver's license
  • Occasional lifting/carrying 50 pounds
  • Push and pull up to 25 pounds

Work Rights

Not specified

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