Mental Health Technician I

Oklahoma Forensic Center

Vinita, OK, US
Base: $16.60 ph; bonus/equity: not specified; bene...
Full-time, 24/7 coverage required (weekends and overtime as necessary)
Valid driver's license required
Pass osbi background check
Lift/carry up to 50 pounds
The Oklahoma Forensic Center is seeking a full-time Mental Health Technician I to provide direct care for behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting. The role includes tasks such as de-escalation, monitoring patient behavior, and assisting with daily living activities, with a starting compensation of $16.60 per hour

Job Summary

  • The Oklahoma Forensic Center is a secure inpatient facility providing jail competency services for consumers found incompetent for adjudication or not guilty by reason of insanity.
  • Mental Health Technicians provide direct care including de-escalation, safety monitoring, assisting with activities of daily living, and transporting consumers to appointments.
  • Employees receive comprehensive benefits including state-paid insurance allowances, 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave, and a retirement savings plan with a generous match.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

The Oklahoma Forensic Center is seeking a full-time Mental Health Technician I to provide direct care for behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting. The role includes tasks such as de-escalation, monitoring patient behavior, and assisting with daily living activities, with a starting compensation of $16.60 per hour.

Salary

Base: $16.60 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: State paid benefit allowance, health insurance, 15 days vacation, 15 days sick leave, retirement match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Valid driver's license required
  • Pass OSBI background check
  • Lift/carry up to 50 pounds
  • Push/pull max force of 25 pounds
  • Work weekends and overtime as needed

Nice-to-have

  • Therapeutic relationship building skills
  • Team culture of integrity and compassion
  • Willingness to travel off grounds

Key Requirements

  • No experience or education required
  • Must pass OSBI background check
  • Valid driver's license required
  • Meet physical examination requirements
  • Negative drug test result required

Work Rights

Not specified

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