Mental Health Tech I

State of Oklahoma•McAlester, OK

1d•$29,328

About The Position

About the Position: Under close supervision, this position provides non-professional direct or indirect care for children of behavioral health treatment in an outpatient care setting. This includes participation in de-escalation activities and assuring that children are kept safe. This position acts as a role model for children, demonstrating effective problem solving and decision-making skills and will assist in providing recreational and therapeutic activities for the child.

Requirements

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.
Willing to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position.
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.

Responsibilities

participation in de-escalation activities
assuring that children are kept safe
acts as a role model for children
demonstrating effective problem solving and decision-making skills
assist in providing recreational and therapeutic activities for the child

Benefits

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