Consumer Recovery Specialist

Griffin Memorial Hospital in Norman, OK is seeking dedicated Direct Care Staff to provide non-professional direct or indirect care to individuals receiving behavioral health treatment in an inpatient care setting. Under close supervision, this position will involve a variety of tasks to ensure the safety, well-being, and recovery of consumers while also supporting staff development.

The selected candidate will be responsible for assisting with de-escalation activities, ensuring the safety of consumers, and promoting a positive environment. This role requires acting as a role model for consumers and colleagues alike, demonstrating effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• De-escalation & Safety: Participate in de-escalation activities to manage challenging situations and ensure the safety of consumers in the inpatient setting.
• Role Model: Demonstrate best practices in problem-solving, decision-making, and behavior for consumers and fellow employees.
• Recreational & Therapeutic Support: Assist in providing recreational and therapeutic activities for consumers, promoting a positive and engaging environment.
• Transportation: Provide transportation for residents to and from medical appointments as needed, ensuring safe and timely travel.
• Programming: Help ensure that scheduled programming and therapeutic activities are carried out effectively.
• Team Support: Model and uphold best practices for other employees on the unit, ensuring consistency and quality of care.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with consumers in a positive and compassionate manner.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities to handle a variety of situations in a calm and effective manner.
• A commitment to modeling best practices and maintaining high standards of professionalism and ethics.
• Ability to assist with transportation and ensure programming is carried out as scheduled.

If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals receiving behavioral health treatment, apply today to join Griffin Memorial Hospital team as Direct Care Staff!

Job Type/Salary:

• Hourly Rate is $17.09/hour:
  • Day Shift - 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Evening Shift - 2:30 PM - 11 PM
  • Overnight Shift - 10:30 PM - 7 AM
  • Days of the week will vary according to schedule needs
• Potential to earn extra $$:
  • Extra $0.50/hour for working evenings and nights
  • Extra $0.75/hour for working weekends
  • Extra $1/hour for working on an inpatient unit
• FLSA Status - Non-Exempt
• Posted 04/17/2025 or until filled

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Associate's degree or two years of experience in providing behavioral health patient care, or a combination of education and experience.
• Preference may be given to Internal ODMHSAS applicants or those with documented behavioral health experience.

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.
• 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.

Why Join Us?

• Generous Benefits: Annual base salary of $35,547.20 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.

About us: Griffin Memorial Hospital (GMH) is located in Norman, Oklahoma, and serves all 77 counties in Oklahoma as a Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) treatment center for adults. Griffin Memorial Hospital is a 120-bed acute psychiatric hospital serving persons aged 18 and over with severe mental illness and provides in-patient hospital care for those in need of mental health & substance abuse services.

Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Preplacement 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.

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