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Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services · 5 months ago

Mental Health Technician I

Vinita, OK

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$16.60/hr - $16.60/hr

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is dedicated to promoting healthy communities and providing high-quality care. The Mental Health Technician I role involves providing direct care for consumers in an inpatient setting, including de-escalation activities, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring the safety of consumers.

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Responsibilities

Provide direct care for consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting

Participate in de-escalation activities and assure that consumers are kept safe

Assist with activities of daily living, taking vitals, observing and recording patient behavior and activities

Establish a therapeutic relationship with consumers

Monitor and assist consumers within the facility to assure safety

Transport consumers to appointments, off grounds if needed

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

CompassionAccountabilityRespectExcellenceDe-escalation activitiesTherapeutic relationshipMonitoring patient behaviorAssisting with daily living activitiesTransporting consumersIntegrity

Required

No experience or education is required

Applicant must be able to pass an OSBI background check

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

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