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INTEGRIS Health

Mental Health Tech

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What they do

A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.

$35,697 / year median in Oklahoma

+21% projected growth

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Job Description

Join our team as a variable shifts , full-time, Mental Health Tech, Dual Diagnosis at
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Health Meadowlake Hospital Get to Know Your Team
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Health, Oklahoma's largest not-for-profit health system, is seeking a dedicated caregiver to join us in our mission to partner with people to live healthier lives. Benefits of being an
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Health caregiver include front-loaded PTO, medical benefits through the extensive
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Health network, financial assistance for continued education, 24/7 mental health support and more. Take the first step toward growing your career by joining us. 1 year of previous experience in a mental health treatment setting or completion of mental health worker certification program preferred (Vocational-Technical) Must be 21 years of age or older Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal/written)
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Mental Health:
This job prefers, if needed, the incumbents to operate a INTEGRIS-owned vehicle OR personal vehicle (non-INTEGRIS owned) and have a current Oklahoma State Driver's License as well as a driving record which is acceptable to our insurance carrier. The Mental Health Technician Sr responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Acts as a primary caregiver to assigned patients, including assisting patients with daily living skills as needed Spends individual time with each assigned patient on a daily basis helping patients attain treatment goals Documents patient information for assigned patients Utilizes accepted intervention, under the direction of the RN, Nursing Supervisor, Nurse Manager, or Director Nursing, in dealing with problematic patient behaviors (i.e., therapeutic holds) Makes patient rounds as prescribed by unit policy and/or patient needs Assists in patient admission/discharge and transportation as needed Rides/Drives van when assigned, and monitors patient behavior to ensure physical and emotional safety The Mental Health Technician Sr reports to the Manager with general supervision from the RN on shift. Mental Health staff must be able to assist with physical restraint of patients, utilizing the identified Behavior Technique System. Potential for bodily injury related to lifting and incidents of workplace violence.
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Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.