Mental Health Technician - Lighthouse

Mental Health Technician

• Lighthouse
• Woodward Northwest Center for Behavioral Health is recruiting for compassionate, dedicated individuals!

Help us make a difference in the lives of all Oklahomans. About the

Position:

Our Mental Health Technician (MHT) under close supervision, provides non-professional direct or indirect care for consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient care setting. This includes participation in de-escalation activities and assuring that consumers are kept safe. This position works 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. Join our dedicated team!!!

Job Type/Salary:

Full-time Evenings

• 14:30-2300 MHT I $29,328.20/$14.10 hour MHT II $31,799.00/$15.29 hour MHT III $34,517.00/ $16.59 hour Extra $.50/hour for working evenings and nights
• Extra pay for overnight hours! Extra $.75/hour for working weekends and holidays Extra $1/hour for working on an inpatient or crisis unit Shift differentials can boost your hourly pay rate, and you can stack them! Working a weekend night would earn you an extra $2.18/ hour! Full Compensation Range of $39,327.00
• $57,537.00. Compensation range to include base salary, retirement and benefits allowance
• dependent on the number of covered dependents!

Primary Working Hours are Evening

SHIFT FLSA

Status:

Non-Exempt Qualifications:

MHT I:

No experience or education is required.

MHT II :

Education and Experience required at this level consists of one year of experience in providing patient care.

MHT III :

Education and Experience required at this level consists of two years of experience in providing patient Possesses a strong commitment to patient well-being and believes that recovery is possible! Preference may be given to CNA certified applicants Great Reasons to Work with Us! ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents.

Our benefits include:

Generous state paid benefit allowance

• Employees are given a specific amount each paycheck to help pay for insurance premiums!

A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care. Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs 11 paid holidays 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match Student Loan Repayment Options Longevity Bonus for years of service Join a Team that CARES! 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 want you at Northwest Center for Behavioral Health! NCBH provides excellent treatment to all of Northwestern Oklahoma. We are licensed and Joint Commission accredited since 1974. We provide complete mental health and substance abuse services for the individuals of Northwest Oklahoma in our outpatient offices, our Inpatient facility in Fort Supply and our Enhanced Residential Care Facility located at Lighthouse in Woodward.

Special Requirements:

Applicant must be able to pass an OSBI background. Applicant 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. 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. (if Required) Applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of occasionally lifting/carrying 50 pounds and be able to pull a maximum force of 25 pounds.

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. Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Free Workplace An Equal Opportunity Employer L1fS5YcjDt