Mental Health Tech

POSITION SUMMARY:

    The Mental Health Technician (MHT) performs select patient care activities. The MHT is a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and provides support for the patient’s therapeutic treatment plan. Primary responsibilities include maintaining safety and structure of the milieu, observing and recording  patient information pertinent to the treatment plan and reporting this information to unit charge nurse  and team members. Must be capable of verbally and physically assisting patients with everyday activities and emergency situations including application of physical holds on aggressive patients. The  MHT is also responsible for providing education to patients in groups and individually as delegated by the unit charge nurse. 

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• Current BLS/Pediatric First Aid within 30 days of hire
• MAB (Managing Aggressive Behavior) within 30 days of hire
• Valid Drivers License issued by the State of Oklahoma

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

• Previous Behavioral Health experience preferred.

EDUCATION:

• High School diploma or equivalent; college coursework or degree preferred.
• A bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Sociology will be recognized as 4 years’ experience