What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Technician position at Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services?
Join a team that CARES! Here 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 take that very seriously – because we care!
About the position: Children's Recovery Center (CRC) in Norman, OK is recruiting for Mental Health Technicians to provide non-professional direct or indirect care for consumers receiving behavioral health treatment at our facility. This includes participation in de-escalation activities and assuring that consumers are kept safe. This position acts as a role model for consumers, demonstrating effective problem-solving and decision-making skills, and will assist in providing recreational and therapeutic activities for the consumer, transporting residents to and from medical appointments, and assuring scheduled programming is carried out.
Job Type/Salary:
Hiring for the evening shift: 3 pm to 11 pm.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
MHT I: Annual Salary is $29,328.20 ($14.10/hr.) plus shift differentials and benefits pay!
MHT II: Annual Salary is $31,799.00($15.29/hr.) plus shift differentials and benefits pay!
MHT III: Annual Salary is $34,517.00($16.59/hr.) plus shift differentials and benefits pay!
Additional Compensation: Along with our great benefits we also offer additional compensation for working outside of normal business hours! These shift differentials are stacked on top of your base pay when working evenings, nights, weekends, or holidays.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
MHT I: No experience or education required.
MHT II: One year of experience in providing behavioral health patient care.
MHT III: Two years of experience in providing behavioral health patient care.
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 being able to push and pull a maximum force of 25 pounds.
- Must be at least 21 years of age due to DHS requirements.
About the Facility: Children’s Recovery Center of Oklahoma (CRC) is in Norman, Oklahoma, and serves all 77 counties in Oklahoma as the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) treatment center for young people ages 12 through 17. CRC provides community crisis stabilization and residential treatment for substance abuse and co-occurring mental health and trauma-related conditions.
Why Join Us?- Generous Benefits: Annual base salary range of $29,328.20 - $34,517.00, 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.
Commitment to Inclusivity: ODMHSAS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations are provided to individuals with disabilities upon request.
Join us and make a real difference! Apply now to become part of a supportive, excellence-driven environment dedicated to the well-being of Oklahoma’s youth!
Salary : $29,328 - $34,517
