Mental Health Technician- Admissions
State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK, United States
Agency: 452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.
Job Title
Mental Health Technician – Admissions
Position Overview
Assist in creating a safe, supportive environment for patients in the Admissions Department, providing direct and indirect care, promoting wellness, de‑escalating difficult situations, and serving as a role model.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in the care of patients individually and in groups.
Participate in de‑escalation efforts to ensure patient safety and well‑being.
Demonstrate effective problem‑solving, decision‑making, and coping skills to consumers.
Help facilitate recreational and therapeutic activities that promote mental and emotional well‑being.
Job Type / Salary
Primary Work Hours:
Opening 1: Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat 7:00 – 3:00 pm
Opening 2: Sun/Wed/Fri/Sat 7:00 – 5:00 am
Hourly Rates:
Level I: $14.10 per hour
Level II: $15.28 per hour
Potential to earn extra:
$0.50 per hour for evenings and nights
$0.75 per hour for weekends and holidays
$1.00 per hour shift pay for any shift worked (stackable with evening/weekend pay)
FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt
Position posted until filled
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Strong commitment to patient well‑being and safety.
Belief that recovery is possible.
Level II: One year of behavioral health patient‑care experience required.
Special Requirements
Conditional offer requires a physical examination; must meet requirements for occasionally lifting/carrying 50 lb and pushing/pulling a maximum force of 25 lb.
Willing and able to fulfill job‑related travel as necessary; must have a valid driver’s license.
Great Reasons to Work With Us
Generous state‑paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
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 in 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.
Drug and Alcohol Pre‑Employment Testing
Upon a conditional offer of employment for safety‑sensitive positions, applicants must submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety‑sensitive position is contingent upon a negative drug test result.
Coverage and Hours
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.
Equal Opportunity Employment
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. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job Title
Mental Health Technician – Admissions
Position Overview
Assist in creating a safe, supportive environment for patients in the Admissions Department, providing direct and indirect care, promoting wellness, de‑escalating difficult situations, and serving as a role model.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in the care of patients individually and in groups.
Participate in de‑escalation efforts to ensure patient safety and well‑being.
Demonstrate effective problem‑solving, decision‑making, and coping skills to consumers.
Help facilitate recreational and therapeutic activities that promote mental and emotional well‑being.
Job Type / Salary
Primary Work Hours:
Opening 1: Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat 7:00 – 3:00 pm
Opening 2: Sun/Wed/Fri/Sat 7:00 – 5:00 am
Hourly Rates:
Level I: $14.10 per hour
Level II: $15.28 per hour
Potential to earn extra:
$0.50 per hour for evenings and nights
$0.75 per hour for weekends and holidays
$1.00 per hour shift pay for any shift worked (stackable with evening/weekend pay)
FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt
Position posted until filled
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Strong commitment to patient well‑being and safety.
Belief that recovery is possible.
Level II: One year of behavioral health patient‑care experience required.
Special Requirements
Conditional offer requires a physical examination; must meet requirements for occasionally lifting/carrying 50 lb and pushing/pulling a maximum force of 25 lb.
Willing and able to fulfill job‑related travel as necessary; must have a valid driver’s license.
Great Reasons to Work With Us
Generous state‑paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
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 in 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.
Drug and Alcohol Pre‑Employment Testing
Upon a conditional offer of employment for safety‑sensitive positions, applicants must submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety‑sensitive position is contingent upon a negative drug test result.
Coverage and Hours
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.
Equal Opportunity Employment
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. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
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