Mental Health Technician

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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Change lives and come join a highly skilled multi-discipline team of professionals providing care to high-risk individuals in a state facility located in the heart of the metro area. The Oklahoma County Crisis Intervention Center (OCCIC) is looking for friendly, hard- working Mental Health Technicians to join their team!

This position works as a part of the treatment team by developing and maintaining a supportive relationship with consumers to address strengths, goals and barriers to recovery. This includes performing duties such as providing direct care to consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient, outpatient or residential care setting, monitoring recovery progress toward treatment goals, de-escalation activities, participation in recovery, wellness, and social skills groups, and developing and managing other group activities. 

Job Type/Salary:

• Full-time

• Starting Salary is $29,328.20 plus shift differentials and benefit allowance!

• Currently hiring for day and night shift!

• Potential to earn extra $$:

  • Extra $.43/hour for working evenings and nights

  • Extra $.75/hour for working weekends

  • Extra $1/hour for working on an inpatient or crisis unit

• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

• No experience or education required.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• 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.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

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