Mental Health Technician

Mental Health Technician Agency 452 Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation MHT I - $14.100096 / $29,328.20 MHT II - $15.287981 / $31,799.00 MHT III - $16.594712 / $34,517.00 Job Description Mental Health Technician Change lives and come join a highly skilled multi-discipline team of professionals providing care to high-risk individuals in a state facility located in the heart of the metro area. The Oklahoma County Crisis Intervention Center (OCCIC) is looking for friendly, hard- working Mental Health Technicians to join their team! This position works as a part of the treatment team by developing and maintaining a supportive relationship with consumers to address strengths, goals and barriers to recovery. This includes performing duties such as providing direct care to consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient, outpatient or residential care setting, monitoring recovery progress toward treatment goals, de-escalation activities, participation in recovery, wellness, and social skills groups, and developing and managing other group activities. Job Type/Salary Job Type/Salary: Full-time Starting Salary is $29,328.20 plus shift differentials and benefit allowance! Currently hiring for day and night shift! Potential to earn extra $$: Extra $.43/hour for working evenings and nights Extra $.75/hour for working weekends Extra $1/hour for working on an inpatient or crisis unit FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Minimum Qualifications and Experience Minimum Qualifications and Experience: No experience or education required. Must be at least 18 years of age. Special Requirements Special Requirements: 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. Why Join Us? Generous Benefits: Annual base salary is $29,328.20 - $34,517 depending on experience, plus a generous benefits allowance. Comprehensive Health Coverage: A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions. Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for healthcare and dependent care expenses. Ample Time Off: 11 paid holidays, 15 days of vacation, and 15 days of sick leave in the first year. Retirement Savings Plan: With a generous company match to help secure your future. Employee Assistance Program: Support when you need it. Longevity Bonuses: For years of dedicated service. Training Opportunities: Continuous learning and development for CEU requirements. Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Pre-placement Testing: Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result. THIS AGENCY REQUIRES COVERAGE 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION MAY VARY DEPENDING ON BUSINESS NECESSITY. EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS AND OVERTIME. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub. Oklahoma State Government is the largest employer in the state of Oklahoma, employing over 35,000 diverse and talented employees in more than 100 state agencies, boards and commissions. Our workplaces can be found across the state from Boise City to Idabel, Hollis to Miami, and everywhere in between. Industries: Government Administration Worker Size: 10,001+ Employees Headquarters: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Utilizing the Office of Veterans Placement provides eligible veterans additional services and interview opportunities for State of Oklahoma employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Oklahoma AG