Mental Health Technician​/CNA

Mental Health Technician

Have passion for helping others and personal or family experience with mental health? Now hiring remarkable people who want to connect with others and make a difference with the work you do everyday! We provide the training, you provide the passion. Payrate $19/hr plus stacking shift differentials!! 12 Hour shifts available

The Mental Health Technician (MHT) will:

• Welcome and admit consumers into the program
• Participate in the delivery of physical care to consumers
• Participate in the delivery of therapeutic care to consumers, observation, monitoring and restraint, and discharge planning
• Demonstrates knowledge of co-occurring disorders and appropriate interventions

POSITION SPECIFIC

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Welcome and admit consumers into the program
• Participate in the delivery of physical care to consumers
• Participate in the delivery of therapeutic care to consumers
• Observation, monitoring and restraint
• Discharge Planning

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidate must be 18 years of age or older in this direct service position as a Mental Health Technician.

EDUCATION:

Must be a high school graduate or have HS equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

No experience necessary 1 years' experience in mental health or health care field preferred

PERFORMANCE

COMPETENCIES:

Therapeutic Relationships Observing and Monitoring Consumers Promote Personal Growth and Development Essential Behaviors

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses and respect for client rights and personal preferences in treatment are essential. Must demonstrate knowledge of co-occurring disorders and appropriate interventions

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

Must possess a valid Driver License and satisfactory driving record to use agency and/or personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office.

OTHER INFORMATION:

SAFETY SENSITIVE JOB CLASSIFICATION:
This job is classified as a "safety-sensitive" position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Due to the "safety-sensitive" classification, an employee in this position would be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana per the Family & Children's Services Drug Free Workplace Policy, including possible revocation of a job offer or dismissal from employment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Because patients/clients need care 24 hours a day, scheduled work hours may include nights, weekends and holidays. Mental health technicians spend most of their time on their feet and are sometimes confronted with violent patients who must be restrained. Must be able to lift and/or maneuver a minimum of 50 pounds. This position requires frequent repetitive motions to include but not limited to: bending, stooping, twisting, squatting, reaching, pulling, pushing and maintaining balance.

Must be able to stand and/or walk for a minimum of 8 hours at a time during each shift. Must be able to pass Therapeutic Options training and CPR.