Mental Health Technician

About the role

• Job Posting Title
• Mental Health Technician
• Agency

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

• Supervisory Organization
• GMH - Leadership
• Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

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

• Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
• Full/Part-Time
• Full time
• Job Type
• Regular

About the role

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:

2 Openings: 9:30am - 10:00pm

Hourly Rates

• Level I: $14.10 hourly
• Level II: $15.28 hourly
• Potential to earn extra $$:Extra $.50/hour for working evenings and nightsExtra $.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.

Pay and benefits

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
• Training opportunities for CEU requirements