Mental Health Technician

Oklahoma State Government

Lawton, OK, US
Mht i: $29,328.20 + pyear; mht ii: $31,799.00pyear...
Non-professional direct or indirect care
Behavioral health treatment setting
De-escalation activities
This position provides non-professional direct or indirect care for consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient, outpatient, or residential care setting

Job Summary

  • This position provides non-professional direct or indirect care for consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient, outpatient, or residential care setting.
  • The role includes participation in de-escalation activities, assuring consumer safety, acting as a role model, assisting with activities, and transporting residents to medical appointments.
  • The Oklahoma State Government offers a comprehensive benefits package including a state-paid benefit allowance, health insurance, retirement savings plan with a generous match, and paid time off.

Matching Summary

This position provides non-professional direct or indirect care for consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient, outpatient, or residential care setting.

Salary

MHT I: $29,328.20+/year; MHT II: $31,799.00/year; MHT III: $34,517.00+/year; Benefits: Generous state paid benefit allowance, health insurance, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • non-professional direct or indirect care
  • behavioral health treatment setting
  • de-escalation activities
  • consumer safety
  • role model for consumers
  • recreational and therapeutic activities
  • transporting residents to medical appointments

Nice-to-have

  • commitment to patient well-being
  • belief in recovery is possible

Key Requirements

  • MHT I: No experience or education required
  • MHT II: One year of behavioral health patient care experience
  • MHT III: Two years of behavioral health patient care experience
  • Occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds
  • Able to push and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds
  • Valid driver's license

Work Rights

Not specified

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