Mental Health Technician - Fort Supply

Job Posting Title Mental Health Technician - Fort Supply Agency 452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV. Supervisory Organization NW Center for Behavioral Health 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 Level I: $14.10 hourly Level II: $15.28 hourly Level III: $16.29 hourly Job Description Northwest Center for Behavioral Health, Fort Supply We are seeking dedicated Mental Health Technicians to join our team and support patients of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting. Under close supervision, this position will play an integral role in providing direct and indirect care to individuals in need of behavioral health support. Position Overview: As a Mental Health Technician, you will assist in creating a safe, supportive environment for patients, ensuring that they receive the care they need while engaging in therapeutic activities. You will be instrumental in promoting wellness and safety, helping to de-escalate difficult situations, and providing guidance as a role model for patients. Job Type/Salary: Primary Working hours are 10 hour shifts - nights! Work 4 days a week - perfect for night owls! Shifts available- NOC 09:30 p.m. to 08:00 a.m. or EVE 03:30 p.m. - 02:00 a.m. FLSA status Non-exempt Multiple Openings Posted until filled This position is located in Fort Supply Oklahoma. Hourly pay rate: Level I - $15.10 , Level II - $16.28, Level III - $17.59 (this includes a $1.00/hour differential when working in a direct care setting!) Additional $0.50/hr shift differential when working evening or nights and $0.75/hr shift differential for working weekends and holidays! A Level I MHT working a holiday weekend night could earn $17.10/hr - with differentials that stack! Minimum Qualifications and Experience: This is an entry level position. On-the-job training provided Must possess a strong commitment to patient well-being and safety. Must believe that recovery is possible! Preference may be given to CNA certification. Level II requires One year of experience providing patient care, and the Level III requires Two years of experience providing patient care. Key Responsibilities: Provide Direct and Indirect Care: Assist in the care of patients in a behavioral health setting, both individually and in groups. Ensure Safety and Well-Being: Participate in de-escalation efforts, ensuring that patients are kept safe and their needs are met. Role Model: Demonstrate effective problem-solving, decision-making, and coping skills to consumers. Assist with Therapeutic Activities: Help facilitate recreational and therapeutic activities designed to promote mental and emotional well-being. Great Reasons to Work with Us: ODMHSAS is proud to provide a robust benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Come for the mission, stay for the benefits! Our benefits include: Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs 11 paid holidays 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match Longevity Bonus for years of service Student Loan repayment options Training opportunities for CEU requirements Join a Team that CARES! At ODMHSAS, we believe in I.C.A.R.E. - Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our mission is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans. We want you at Northwest Center for Behavioral Health! NCBH provides excellent treatment to all of Northwestern Oklahoma. We are licensed and Joint Commission accredited since 1974. 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. 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