Mental Health Technician - Admissions

# we are seeking dedicated mental health technicians to join our team and support individuals receiving behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting. Under close supervision, this role plays a key part in delivering both direct and indirect care to patients in need of behavioral health support. This position is in admissions.  
** position overview
** as a mental health technician, you will help maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment for patients. You will assist with therapeutic activities, promote wellness, and contribute to de-escalation efforts when needed. Your presence and behavior will serve as a positive example, offering guidance and encouragement to those in your care.
** key responsibilities** •
** provide direct and indirect care:
** support patients individually and in groups within an inpatient behavioral health setting. •
** ensure safety and well-being:
** participate in de-escalation strategies and help ensure a safe environment that meets patients’ physical and emotional needs. •
** serve as a role model:
** demonstrate effective problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and coping skills. •
** assist with therapeutic activities:
** facilitate or support recreational, educational, and therapeutic activities that enhance emotional and mental wellness.
** job type/salary:
*** 2 positions available:  + schedule 1: sun/mon/tue- 7a-5p, fri 5:30a-6:30p  + schedule 2: sun/mon/tue- 9p-7a, th 1p-11p
* ** hourly rates:level i:** $14.10 hourly
** level ii:**$15.28 hourly
* potential to earn extra $$:extra $.50/hour for working evenings and nights extra $.75/hour for working weekends and holiday mental health technicians also receive an extra $1 per hour shift pay, for any shift worked! That can be stacked on top of the evening/weekend pay too.
* ** weekends may be required!
*** flsa status is non-exempt.
* posted: until filled  
** minimum qualifications and experience:**
* ** level i:
** no education or experience required.
* ** level ii:
** one year of behavioral health patient care experience required
* possesses a strong commitment to patient well-being and safety.
* must believe that recovery is possible!  
** 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: great health insurance 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:
** 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.*
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