Mental Health Technician-GMH Annex

GMH Annex We are seeking a dedicated Mental Health Technicians to join our team and support patients of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting. Under close supervision, this position will play an integral role in providing direct and indirect care to individuals in need of behavioral health support.

Position Overview

As a Mental Health Technician, you will assist in creating a safe, supportive environment for patients, ensuring that they receive the care they need while engaging in therapeutic activities. You will be instrumental in promoting wellness and safety, helping to de-escalate difficult situations, and providing guidance as a role model for patients. This is in our Admissions Department.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide
• Direct and
• Indirect
• Care: Assist in the care of patients in a behavioral health setting, both individually and in groups.
• Ensure
• Safety and
• Well-Being: Participate in de-escalation efforts, ensuring that patients are kept safe and their needs are met.
• Role
• Model: Demonstrate effective problem-solving, decision-making, and coping skills to consumers.
• Assist with
• Therapeutic
• Activities: Help facilitate recreational and therapeutic activities designed to promote mental and emotional well-being.
• Job
• Type/Salary:
• Primary
• Work
• Hours:
• Opening 1: 6:30am - 7:00pm
• 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. FLSA Status is Non-Exempt.
• Posted until filled
• Minimum
• Qualifications and
• Experience: Possesses a strong commitment to patient well-being and safety. Must believe that recovery is possible!
• Level II: I year of behavioral health patient care experience required
• 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.
• 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 to help cover 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 Longevity Bonus for years of service Student Loan repayment options